History

The history of Andhra Pradesh dates back to the epic era of Ramayana and Mahabharatha. But the documented history points to 236 BC when Satavahana established a kingdom and a dynasty around the modern Hyderabad. During the reign of 450 years, Buddhism flourished in the kingdom. The Ikshvakus succeeded the Satavahanas and ruled the kingdom for 57 years. The Pallavas annexed the area South of River Krishna and ruled till the end of 6th century.

The rise of Chalukyas in the seventh century changed the destiny of Andhra. Under their 400-year's rule, Andhra flourished to the zenith of its Telugu culture. During the 12th and 13th centuries Andhra was ruled by Kakatiya Empire. During 1509- 1529 Andhra was under the rule of Vijayanagara Empire. Qutub Sahis succeeded Vijayanagara Empire and ruled Andhra for nearly 200 years. Qutub Sahis were great patrons of art and architecture. During their rule, many palaces were built for the rulers. They had also built many lakes, tanks etc for the benefit of the people.

Aurangazeb conquered the Deccan in 1687 and left his governors, the Nizams, to rule Andhra. The British and French took over from the Nizams. Andhra became a part of Indian Union in 1947. The present state was formed in 1953, merging a part of the then Madras State (present Tamil Nadu) and the princely state of Hyderabad.

Travel Guide

This travel guide provides information on places of tourist interst, historical monuments, great temples and monasteries, accommodation and other relevent parameters related to the travellers. The travel guide also provides the state map, which gives major tourist centres, roads and rail routes to assist the prospective traveller.