Asafjahi Dynasty

Andhra Pradesh- Ashafjahi Dynasty Asaf Jahi Dynasty and seven generations of the family ruled the Deccan for 224 years upto 1948. During this period several buildings of archaeological and public importance were built. Notable among them are: Purani Haveli, Chow Mahalla Palace, Osmania University, Jubilee Hall, Assembly Building, Asifia Library, Osmania Hospital, High Court, and … Read more Asafjahi Dynasty

Andhra Pradesh Economy and its main features

Andhra Pradesh Economy and its main features Andhra Pradesh was predominantly an agrarian economy till the early 90s. Over a period of time, the State moved gradually to become a service oriented economywith small incremental growth in the industry sector. About 15 years ago, the Vision- 2020 document envisioned Industry as an important engine to … Read more Andhra Pradesh Economy and its main features

Fairs and Festivals of Andhra Pradesh

Fairs and Festivals of Andhra Pradesh Today festivals are considered to contribute significantly to the cultural and economic development of the Andhra Pradesh. The festivals have major impact on the development of cultural tourism to the host communities. The festival organisers are now using the historical and cultural themes to develop the annual events to … Read more Fairs and Festivals of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Hydropower

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Hydropower Projects Geographically, Andhra Pradesh is in peninsular India consisting of coastal belt on the east and Rayalaseema in the south-west. Therefore, Andhra Pradesh has the advantage of having most of the east flowing rivers in the state bringing in copious supplies from the Western and Eastern Ghats and up to … Read more Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Hydropower

Irrigation and Hydropower Projects of Andhra Pradesh

Irrigation and Hydropower Projects of Andhra Pradesh Geographically, Andhra Pradesh is in peninsular India consisting of coastal belt on the east and Rayalaseema in the south-west. Therefore, Andhra Pradesh has the advantage of having most of the east flowing rivers in the state bringing in copious supplies from the Western and Eastern Ghats and up … Read more Irrigation and Hydropower Projects of Andhra Pradesh

01.09.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh   Almatti swells, raises hopes of dry AP districts.   Heavy inflows into the Almatti dam in Karnataka have come as a glimmer of hope to hundreds of villages in Andhra Pradesh, who are waiting for water from Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar.   Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar, that cater to the needs of AP and Telangana had turned dry. The water level in … Read more 01.09.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs