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Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a southeastern Indian state known for its rich culture, history, and diverse geography, with Amaravati as its capital. The state has a vibrant cultural scene featuring Telugu as the primary language, traditional dance forms like Kuchipudi, and famous temples such as Tirupati Balaji. Historically, it has seen various dynasties, including the Satavahana and Kakatiya, and was reorganized in 2014 into two states: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a southeastern Indian state known for its rich culture, history, and diverse geography, with Amaravati as its capital. The state has a vibrant cultural scene featuring Telugu as the primary language, traditional dance forms like Kuchipudi, and famous temples such as Tirupati Balaji. Historically, it has seen various dynasties, including the Satavahana and Kakatiya, and was reorganized in 2014 into two states: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a state in the south-eastern part of India, known for


its rich culture, history, and diverse geography. It has a long coastline
along the Bay of Bengal and is famous for its temples, rivers, and
vibrant festivals. The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati.

Culture of Andhra Pradesh:-


Regional Language:-
Telugu is the primary language of Andhra Pradesh

Traditional Dance:-
Kuchipudi, a classical dance form, originated here

Festivals:-
Sankranti: A harvest festival celebrated with kites, rangoli, and
traditional sweets.

Ugadi: The Telugu New Year, marking a fresh start with special
______ dishes like Ugadi pachadi.

Traditional Clothing:-
Women typically wear sarees, while men wear dhoti and kurta. For
festive occasions, people dress in colorful traditional attire.

Handloom fabrics like Mangalagiri cotton and Venkatagiri sarees


are popular.

Temples and Architecture:-


Famous temples like Tirupati Balaji, Srisailam Temple, and
Kanaka Durga Temple showcase stunning architecture.
Cuisine:-
 Andhra food is spicy and flavorful, with dishes like Pulihora
(tamarind rice), Gongura pachadi (sorrel chutney), and Kodi
vepudu (spicy chicken fry).
 Snacks like mirchi bajji and sweets like pootharekulu are
loved by all.
Ancient History

1. Satavahana Empire (2nd Century BCE – 3rd Century CE):


o The first great dynasty to rule Andhra Pradesh.
o Known for trade, coinage, and spreading Buddhism.
2. Ikshvaku Dynasty (3rd–4th Century CE):
o Promoted Buddhism and built stupas like the Amaravati Stupa.
3. Eastern Chalukyas (7th–12th Century):
o Famous for developing Telugu language and culture.
o Built temples like Draksharamam and contributed to architecture.

Medieval Period

4. Kakatiya Dynasty (12th–14th Century):


o Capital: Warangal.
o Known for forts like Warangal Fort and the Ramappa Temple.
o Encouraged trade, agriculture, and irrigation systems.
5. Vijayanagara Empire (14th–17th Century):
o Andhra Pradesh was a major part of this powerful empire.
o Known for grand temples and art, especially in Hampi.

Colonial Period

6. Mughals and Nawabs (17th–18th Century):


o Andhra was influenced by Muslim rulers before British control.
7. British Era:
o Became part of the Madras Presidency under British rule.
o Ports like Visakhapatnam grew in importance.

Post-Independence

8. State Formation (1953):


o Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1953 as the first state based on language,
separating from the Madras State.
9. Reorganization (2014):
o In 2014, Andhra Pradesh was divided into two states: Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana, with Hyderabad as Telangana's capital.

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