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Once a part of the
Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka, it became an important
Buddhist center. One can still see evidence of the early Buddhist
influence in Amaravathi and at Nagarjunakonda, one of the greatest
archaeological sites in the country. Later it came under the
hegemony of the Chalukyas and in the 10th century was engulfed by
the Chola kingdom. These reigns naturally accounted for the Hindu
school of thought. Subsequently, it witnessed the sway of the Muslim
rulers and in 1713 A.D. 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 and
remained with them till India attained independence.
The fifth largest state of
India, Andhra Pradesh is irrigated by the mighty Krishna and the
Godavari rivers and is aptly termed as the "Rice Granary of India",
Telugu is the main language of communication though the Muslim rule
has paved the way of Urdu also. Andhra Pradesh is the home of rich
cultural heritage and handicrafts. Kuchipudi, the classical dance
form originating from the state has vigorous choreography and is
somewhat akin to Bharatanatyam. The craftsmen of Andhra have given
to India their unique creations - Kalamkari vegetable & dyed
textiles, lacquer paintings from Nirmal, wood craft, Pochampalli
silks, Hyderabad
pearls and an extremely attractive and
glittering array of glass bangles. Andhra Pradesh is also the home
of the colorful Lambaris and Banjaras - Nomadic tribes -and some of
them turn up as pavement sellers offering their highly ornate long
skirts and silver jewelery.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Area : |
2,76,754 Sq.
km. |
| Population : |
65 Million |
| Capital : |
Hyderabad |
| Females per 1000 males
(1991) : |
972 |
| Net Domestic Product (Rs.
million at current prices in 1992-93) :
|
397,040 |
| Per Capita Income (Rs. at
current prices in 1992-93) :
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5,802 |
| Main language : |
Telgu, Hindi,
Urdu |
| Climate : |
Summer(March to June) - Warm
Monsoon(July to August) - Warm
Winter(November to February) - Cool and
Pleasant
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| Best Time To Visit
: |
January To
September |
| Climate : |
Tropical
Climate |
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