Andhra Pradesh (275,00 sq. km) stands on the high Deccan plateau, sloping down to the low-lying coastal region to the east where the mighty Godavari and Krishna rivers meet the Bay of Bengal. Andhra Pradesh The heart of the south.

Andhra Pradesh is said to have been the home of the Pre- Dravidian dark colored inhabitants. Here, the Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu faiths formed a brilliant mosaic of cultures. And, with its eyes on the Pacific Rim countries there is a growing port which could become the most powerful in Asia by the 21st century. Once a major Buddhist centre and part of Ashok's large empire. By the end of the third century AD the Pallavas of Kanchi put an end to the rule of the Ikshavakus. Art and Architecture advanced during their rule. By 4th century AD the Anandas established their rule which lasted till 6th century. During the 7th century the Eastern Chalukyas exercised their power for many centuries.

Literature was advanced during this period with promotion of the Telegu script. It was in the hands of Chalukyas from 7th to 10th century and was ruled by Cholas till the 13th century. The seat was annexed by the Muslims and conquered by Vijaynagar rulers. Finally in the 16th century, the Qutab Shahi dynasty was established at Hyderabad. During this period, fortresses of Golconda. Their regime came to an end in 1687 when the kingdom was taken over by a general of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The general's successor, the Nizams of Hyderabad ruled the state thereafter till the Independence.

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