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South India-Andhra Pradesh |
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Fast Facts |
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Area: 276,754 sq km
Population: 76 million
Capital: Hyderabad
Climate
Summer
(March to June) - Warm
Monsoon
(July to August) - Warm
Winter
(November to February)-
Cool and Pleasant
Clothing
Summer - Cottons
Winter - Cottons or light woollens
Languages spoken
Telugu, Urdu
Best Time to visit
October to February |
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The fifth largest state of India, Andhra Pradesh, was once a part
of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Emperor Ashoka. As such,
it was an important Buddhist centre. One can still see evidences of
the early Buddhist influence in Amravati and at Nagarjunakonda. Later
it came under the hegemony of the Chalukya dynasty and in the 10th
century was engulfed by the Chola kingdom. Subsequently, it passed
into the hands of a commander of the Mughal army under Aurangzeb.
Finally, it succumbed to the rule of the hereditary monarchs known
as the Nizams of Hyderabad, whose wealth was legendary. It remained
with them till India attained independence. |
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Andhra Pradesh is situated on the Deccan (south) plateau - one of
the oldest geological formations in India. The mighty Godavari and
Krishna rivers cut their way through the plateau, forming large deltas
before entering the Bay of Bengal. The state is aptly termed as the
'Rice Granary of India'. |
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Andhra Pradesh is situated on the Deccan (south) plateau - one of
the oldest geological formations in India. The mighty Godavari and
Krishna rivers cut their way through the plateau, forming large deltas
before entering the Bay of Bengal. The state is aptly termed as the
'Rice Granary of India'. |
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With its recent foray into information technology, through the new
hi-tech centre on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh is promoting
itself as the 'No 1 State'. |
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Kuchipudi, the classical dance originating from the state has vigorous
choreography and is somewhat akin to Bharatanatyam. |
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Cuisine: |
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The Epicurean tastes of the Nizams, the most exalted royal house of
princely India, gave rise to a fabled cuisine based on painstaking
preparations and slow cooking. |
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Cities: |
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The capital, Hyderabad, has the atmosphere of an Arabian Nights fairy
tale, due to its Muslim heritage. Palaces, erstwhile stately homes
and crowded, colourful bazaars characterise the city. In the distance
looms Golconda Fort. |
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