Before Hyderabad, which city was the the capital of Andhra Pradesh(ers...
Before Hyderabad, which city was the capital of Andhra Pradesh (erstwhile Andhra State)?
The answer is Kurnool.
Explanation:
- Andhra Pradesh is a state in southern India, bordered by Telangana to the north and northeast, Karnataka to the west, and Tamil Nadu to the south.
- Before Hyderabad became the capital of Andhra Pradesh, the capital of the erstwhile Andhra State was Kurnool.
- Kurnool is a city located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
- It served as the capital of Andhra State from 1953 to 1956.
- In 1956, Andhra State was merged with Telangana to form Andhra Pradesh, and Hyderabad was chosen as the capital city.
- Kurnool is still an important city in Andhra Pradesh and has historical significance.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: Kurnool.
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Before Hyderabad, which city was the the capital of Andhra Pradesh(ers...
Kurnool was the capital of Andhra Pradesh (then Andhra State) before Hyderabad.
Explanation:
- Andhra Pradesh is a state in southern India, formed on 1st November 1956 by merging the Telugu-speaking areas of the former Hyderabad State and the former Andhra State.
- Before the formation of Andhra Pradesh, the region of Andhra was a separate state known as Andhra State.
- The capital of Andhra State was initially Kurnool.
- Kurnool is a city located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
- It served as the capital of Andhra State from 1953 to 1956.
- The decision to make Kurnool the capital of Andhra State was made after a long deliberation and political consensus.
- However, after the formation of Andhra Pradesh, the capital was shifted to Hyderabad, which was the capital of the former Hyderabad State.
- Hyderabad, being a major city with better infrastructure and facilities, was considered a more suitable choice for the capital of the newly formed state.
- Since then, Hyderabad served as the capital of Andhra Pradesh until the state was bifurcated into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2014.
- After the bifurcation, Hyderabad became the capital of Telangana, and a new capital for Andhra Pradesh, called Amaravati, was planned and is currently under development.
- Kurnool continues to be an important city in Andhra Pradesh, known for its historical significance and cultural heritage.