Andhra Pradesh - Revision history

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	==History==		==History==
	The region has been a cradle of civilization for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence showing early human settlements. The Satavahana dynasty were among the first major rulers, who established trade connections between their kingdom and Roman Empire, and Southeast Asian countries.		The region has been a cradle of civilization for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence showing early human settlements. The Satavahana dynasty were among the first major rulers, who established trade connections between their kingdom and Roman Empire, and Southeast Asian countries.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aitareya Brahmana of the Rigveda Vol. 2
			\|url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.104262/page/n175/mode/2up?q=andhras
			\|website=Internet Archive
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

	The Eastern Chalukyas advanced Telugu literature development through their temple architectural design. The golden age came under the Vijayanagara Empire, which made the region a hub of art, music, and commerce.		The Eastern Chalukyas advanced Telugu literature development through their temple architectural design. The golden age came under the Vijayanagara Empire, which made the region a hub of art, music, and commerce.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ancient and Mediaeval India
			\|url=https://archive.org/details/dli.csl.7014/page/n15/mode/2up?q=andhras
			\|website=Internet Archive
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

	The decline of medieval society created an opportunity for the Qutb Shahi dynasty to rise, which resulted in Mughal Empire control. The British Empire ruled most of this area, which became part of the Madras Presidency during that time.		The decline of medieval society created an opportunity for the Qutb Shahi dynasty to rise, which resulted in Mughal Empire control. The British Empire ruled most of this area, which became part of the Madras Presidency during that time.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ancient stone tools found in Prakasam lead to startling revelations
			\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ancient-stone-tools-found-in-prakasam-lead-to-startling-revelations/article65946249.ece
			\|website=The Hindu
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Neolithic-age rock art, burial chambers discovered in Prakasam
			\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2023/Nov/17/neolithic-age-rock-art-burial-chambers-discovered-in-prakasam-2633669.html
			\|website=The New Indian Express
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

	Andhra State which became India’s first linguistic state in 1956, eventually turned into Andhra Pradesh in 1956. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014 brought significant changes to both the political system and economic conditions of the region.		Andhra State which became India’s first linguistic state in 1956, eventually turned into Andhra Pradesh in 1956. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014 brought significant changes to both the political system and economic conditions of the region.
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	==Government and Politics==		==Government and Politics==
	The political system operates through democratic governance which establishes different branches of government. The central government is represented by the Governor while the Chief Minister serves as the head of state administration.		The political system operates through democratic governance which establishes different branches of government. The central government is represented by the Governor while the Chief Minister serves as the head of state administration.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Overview - Legislative Council
			\|url=https://www.aplegislature.org/web/legislative-council/overview
			\|website=Andhra Pradesh Legislature
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=A.P. elections \| Politically influential castes get a lion's share in unreserved seats
			\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/ap-elections-politically-influential-castes-get-a-lions-share-in-unreserved-seats/article68025222.ece
			\|website=The Hindu
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

	The political landscape is dominated by regional parties like:		The political landscape is dominated by regional parties like:
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	The primary industries of the state include these sectors:		The primary industries of the state include these sectors:

	* Aquaculture products which include shrimp (the largest aquaculture product which India exports)		* Aquaculture products which include shrimp (the largest aquaculture product which India exports)<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Political Map of India
			\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410024610/https://surveyofindia.gov.in/documents/polmap-eng-11012021.jpg
			\|website=Survey of India (Archived)
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

	====Industry====		====Industry====
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	==Culture and Tourism==		==Culture and Tourism==
	Andhra Pradesh exists as a culturally rich state which maintains traditional ties to its classical heritage and temple architectural style.		Andhra Pradesh exists as a culturally rich state which maintains traditional ties to its classical heritage and temple architectural style.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Amaravati Museums (ASI) \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929190235/http://asi.nic.in/asi_museums_amravati.asp \|website=Archaeological Survey of India (Archived) \|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mangalagiri Sarees (Page 36)
			\|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=E4l78qG3TkAC&dq=Mangalagiri+Sarees&pg=PA36&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false
			\|website=Google Books
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

	====Arts and Traditions====		====Arts and Traditions====
	* Kuchipudi ballet has gained worldwide fame as an international dance form		* Kuchipudi ballet has gained worldwide fame as an international dance form
	* Carnatic music functions as the regional music tradition which originates from this area		* Carnatic music functions as the regional music tradition which originates from this area
	* Traditional crafts include Kalamkari art and Kondapalli toys		* Traditional crafts include Kalamkari art and Kondapalli toys<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Digital Library of India document
			\|url=https://archive.org/details/dli.ministry.10217/page/36/mode/1up
			\|website=Internet Archive
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

	====Festivals====		====Festivals====
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	* Ugadi (Telugu New Year)		* Ugadi (Telugu New Year)
	* Sankranti (harvest festival)		* Sankranti (harvest festival)
	* Brahmotsavam at Tirupati		* Brahmotsavam at Tirupati<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Festive flavours of Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/festive-flavours-of-sankranti-in-andhra-pradesh/article66368521.ece \|website=The Hindu \|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

	====Tourism Destinations====		====Tourism Destinations====

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	\| vehicle_code = AP		\| vehicle_code = AP
	\| website = https://www.ap.gov.in/		\| website = https://www.ap.gov.in/
	}}'''[[Andhra Pradesh]]''' is a prominent state in southeastern [[India]], which has a lengthy coastline and an extensive historical background and an agricultural economy that supports its developing infrastructure system. The state occupies the seventh position among states in land area while ranking as one of the top states for agricultural and aquaculture output. The establishment of Telangana as a separate state through bifurcation in 2014 led Andhra Pradesh to build its new administrative centers and economic zones and technological development areas. Amaravati serves as the state legislative capital while Visakhapatnam functions as the executive capital and main city.		}}'''[[Andhra Pradesh]]''' is a prominent state in southeastern [[India]], which has a lengthy coastline and an extensive historical background and an agricultural economy that supports its developing infrastructure system<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Bill recognising Urdu as second official language passed
			\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/bill-recognising-urdu-as-second-official-languagepassed/article65252966.ece
			\|website=The Hindu
			\|access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>. The state occupies the seventh position among states in land area while ranking as one of the top states for agricultural and aquaculture output. The establishment of Telangana as a separate state through bifurcation in 2014 led Andhra Pradesh to build its new administrative centers and economic zones and technological development areas. Amaravati serves as the state legislative capital while Visakhapatnam functions as the executive capital and main city.

	==History==		==History==

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	==References==		==References==

			[[Category:Andhra Pradesh]]
			[[Category:States and union territories of India]]
			[[Category:States of India]]
			[[Category:Districts of Andhra Pradesh]]

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	Andhra Pradesh has a coastline of approximately 974 kilometers which borders the Bay of Bengal and serves as an essential route for maritime commerce together with fishery operations. The land features:		Andhra Pradesh has a coastline of approximately 974 kilometers which borders the Bay of Bengal and serves as an essential route for maritime commerce together with fishery operations. The land features:

	Coastal plains with abundant soil fertility		* Coastal plains with abundant soil fertility
	Eastern Ghats covered by dense forests		* Eastern Ghats covered by dense forests
	Dry plateau areas found in Rayalaseema		* Dry plateau areas found in Rayalaseema

	The important rivers Godavari River and Krishna River create wide delta systems which make the area extremely productive for agriculture.		The important rivers Godavari River and Krishna River create wide delta systems which make the area extremely productive for agriculture.
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	====Ports and Logistics====		====Ports and Logistics====

	The major ports of the region include		====The major ports of the region include====
	Visakhapatnam Port		* Visakhapatnam Port
	Krishnapatnam Port		* Krishnapatnam Port
	Gangavaram Port		* Gangavaram Port

	Andhra Pradesh utilizes these ports to establish itself as a logistical center which serves eastern and southern India.		Andhra Pradesh utilizes these ports to establish itself as a logistical center which serves eastern and southern India.

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	\| vehicle_code = AP		\| vehicle_code = AP
	\| website = https://www.ap.gov.in/		\| website = https://www.ap.gov.in/
	}}'''Andhra Pradesh''' is a prominent state in southeastern India, which has a lengthy coastline and an extensive historical background and an agricultural economy that supports its developing infrastructure system. The state occupies the seventh position among states in land area while ranking as one of the top states for agricultural and aquaculture output. The establishment of Telangana as a separate state through bifurcation in 2014 led Andhra Pradesh to build its new administrative centers and economic zones and technological development areas. Amaravati serves as the state legislative capital while Visakhapatnam functions as the executive capital and main city.		}}'''[[Andhra Pradesh]]''' is a prominent state in southeastern [[India]], which has a lengthy coastline and an extensive historical background and an agricultural economy that supports its developing infrastructure system. The state occupies the seventh position among states in land area while ranking as one of the top states for agricultural and aquaculture output. The establishment of Telangana as a separate state through bifurcation in 2014 led Andhra Pradesh to build its new administrative centers and economic zones and technological development areas. Amaravati serves as the state legislative capital while Visakhapatnam functions as the executive capital and main city.

	==History==		==History==

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Here are the cities with the highest population in Andhra Pradesh, as per the 2026 Census of India:

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	The first goal of the religious tourism program focuses on Tirupati. The second goal of the program supports eco-tourism development at Araku Valley. The third goal of the program establishes coastal tourism operations at beaches and ports.		The first goal of the religious tourism program focuses on Tirupati. The second goal of the program supports eco-tourism development at Araku Valley. The third goal of the program establishes coastal tourism operations at beaches and ports.

	~~====Here are the cities with the highest population in Andhra Pradesh, as per the 2026 Census of India:====~~

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Tourism Destinations

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	* Brahmotsavam at Tirupati		* Brahmotsavam at Tirupati

	===Tourism Destinations===		====Tourism Destinations====
	* '''Tirumala Venkateswara Temple''' stands as one of the most frequently visited religious sites in the world.		* '''Tirumala Venkateswara Temple''' stands as one of the most frequently visited religious sites in the world.
	* '''Araku Valley''' serves as a coffee plantation area.		* '''Araku Valley''' serves as a coffee plantation area.

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Arts and Traditions

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	Andhra Pradesh exists as a culturally rich state which maintains traditional ties to its classical heritage and temple architectural style.		Andhra Pradesh exists as a culturally rich state which maintains traditional ties to its classical heritage and temple architectural style.

	===Arts and Traditions===		====Arts and Traditions====
	* Kuchipudi ballet has gained worldwide fame as an international dance form		* Kuchipudi ballet has gained worldwide fame as an international dance form
	* Carnatic music functions as the regional music tradition which originates from this area		* Carnatic music functions as the regional music tradition which originates from this area

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Infrastructure

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	Andhra Pradesh utilizes these ports to establish itself as a logistical center which serves eastern and southern India.		Andhra Pradesh utilizes these ports to establish itself as a logistical center which serves eastern and southern India.

	===Infrastructure===		====Infrastructure====
	The state is investing in		The state is investing in
	* Expressways and national highways		* Expressways and national highways

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Ports and Logistics

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	* Food processing		* Food processing

	===Ports and Logistics===		====Ports and Logistics====

	The major ports of the region include		The major ports of the region include