Andhra Pradesh, is the fourth largest state in India by area. It is also called the Rice Bowl of India for the extensive area involved in farming. Ruby Simon gets you an insight on how the state was formed... Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

The state is divided into three regions, Telangana, Costa and Rayalseema. After India gained Independence from the British Empire, the Nizam of Hyderabad wanted Hyderabad to remain under his power but was later forced to give up arms and become a part of India.

I am especially proud since my grand parents were involved in the struggle to fight against the Nizam and were also imprisoned for their actions. Andhra Pradesh was the first state to be formed on the basis of language due to the efforts of Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu.

On 1st November 1956, Andhra State merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the state of Andhra Pradesh, which would be mainly Telugu-speaking.

Hyderabad, the former capital of the Hyderabad State, was made the capital of the new state Andhra Pradesh. Be proud of your heritage, Be proud of where youve come from and Never forget what our ancestors did for us.

Published Date : Monday, November 01, 09:30PM IST

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