What is the old name of Nellore?
Vikrama Simhapuri
The name of the district is derived from the name of the district headquarters, Nellore. The district’s name was Vikrama Simhapuri until the 13th century, when it became known as Nellore.
What is the area of Andhra Pradesh in 2021?
It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of 162,975 km2 (62,925 sq mi) and tenth-most populous state with 49,386,799 inhabitants, with the state capital being Amaravati and the largest city being Visakhapatnam.
What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
AmaravatiAndhra Pradesh / CapitalAmaravati is the de facto seat of government of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of river Krishna in Guntur district.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone at a ceremonial event in Uddandarayunipalem village on 22 October 2015. Wikipedia
What is the new state of Andhra Pradesh?
Creation of Telangana State As a result of the Telangana movement, on 2 June 2014, Telangana was separated from Andhra Pradesh and became a state. Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao is the 1st and the current Chief Minister of Telangana.
Which state capital is Hyderabad?
State of Telangana
(2) After expiry of the period referred to in sub-section (1), Hyderabad shall be the capital of the State of Telangana and there shall be a new capital for the State of Andhra Pradesh. Explanation.
Which is the capital of Telangana?
HyderabadTelangana / Capital
Why is Nellore famous?
Situated on the banks of River Penna, it is one of the most populous cities of Andhra Pradesh. The city is renowned for its rich agriculture as well as export of prawns, shrimp and sugar cane. The city is also home to many historic temples and heritage sites that receive devotees and tourists throughout the year.
Who is Kurnool King?
King Achyuta Raya, successor of Sri Krishnadeva Raya constructed the Kurnool Fort during the 16th century.
Who built Konda Reddy Fort?
The gateways of the fort were constructed by Gopala Raja, the grandson of Rama Raja of Talikota Vijayanagara kings in the 17th century. The fort is named after Konda Reddy, the last ruler of Alampur who was imprisoned in the fort by the Kurnool Nawab in the 17th century.
What is Uttar Pradesh capital?
LucknowUttar Pradesh / Capital (Executive Branch)
Should Andhra Pradesh have an executive capital at Visakhapatnam?
Jagan Mohan Reddy said in the state assembly that Andhra Pradesh could have an executive capital at Visakhapatnam, a legislative capital at Amaravati and a judicial capital at Kurnool. This, the chief minister perhaps reckons, will make people of all three regions in the state happy and ensure balanced development.
Can Hyderabad be kept as a state capital of Andhra Pradesh?
Everything has been divided between the two states and now is the turn of forming a new capital for the leftover Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad was the state capital of AP before division and at present it is a joint capital of the two states. So can it be kept as a state capital?
How many capital cities Jagan Mohan Reddy wants for Andhra Pradesh?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has proposed three capital cities for the state instead of one grand futuristic capital city that his predecessor Chandrababu Naidu proposed at Amaravati.
How to make Kurnool the new capital of Andhra Pradesh?
Making it a state capital means cutting down paddy fields. Kurnool is also in competition because of its proximity to International airport, and enough availability of water due to Thungabadra River. An Expert Committee headed by K.C. Sivaramakrishnan has been formed to explore various new avenues and options for the new Capital of Andhra Pradesh.