Andhra Pradesh is located on the southeastern coast of India along the Bay of Bengal. It is known for its long coastline, ancient temples, fertile river deltas, rich Telugu culture, classical dance, agriculture, thriving ports, and rapidly developing industries.
The state is famous for spiritual destinations such as Tirupati, scenic hill stations like Araku Valley, Buddhist heritage sites, picturesque beaches, and one of India's largest agricultural economies.
History
Ancient Period
- Home to the Satavahana, Ikshvaku, Eastern Chalukya, Kakatiya, and Vijayanagara dynasties.
- Flourished as an important center of trade, Buddhism, and Hindu culture.
- Amaravati became one of the most significant Buddhist centers in ancient India.
Medieval Period
- Ruled by the Vijayanagara Empire and later the Qutb Shahi and Mughal rulers.
- Telugu literature and temple architecture flourished.
Modern Era
- Andhra State was formed on 1 October 1953 as India's first linguistic state.
- Andhra Pradesh was created on 1 November 1956 by merging Andhra State with the Telugu-speaking regions of the former Hyderabad State.
- Telangana became a separate state on 2 June 2014.
Geography
Andhra Pradesh shares borders with:
- Telangana
- Odisha
- Chhattisgarh
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
It has India's second-longest coastline, stretching approximately 975 km along the Bay of Bengal.
Major Regions
- Coastal Andhra
- Rayalaseema
