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Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
About Kurnool
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Where it is
Kurnool is a city in the Rayalaseema region of western Andhra Pradesh, on the Tungabhadra River where the Hundri joins it, and is known as the gateway of Rayalaseema.
History
The Vijayanagara ruler Achyuta Deva Raya built Kurnool Fort in the 16th century, and its Konda Reddy tower still stands. The town was later ruled by the Nawabs of Kurnool until the East India Company annexed it in 1839, and the region became part of the Madras Presidency.
People
Telugu is the main language, and Urdu, in its Deccani form, is spoken by a large part of the city. Rayalaseema cooking, with ragi sangati and fiery curries, is the local fare, and farming and trade support many families.
Known for
- Konda Reddy Fort
- Belum Caves
- Gateway to Srisailam, Mahanandi and Yaganti
- Orvakal rock garden
Did you know?
Kurnool was the first capital of Andhra State, from its creation on 1 October 1953 until the formation of Andhra Pradesh on 1 November 1956, when Hyderabad became the capital.
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