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The Beautiful India Andhara Pradesh

Author: S. A Rahman

Rs. 950

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ISBN 8188583758
Year of Publication 2005
Binding HardBound
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Language English
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'Saare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara' (Our India is the best among all lands in the world) said Dr. Iqbal, the poet of East. Now this poetic line has evolved into a symbolic expression for the greatness our country. This is song frequently and used widely for an easy, prompt and soft pronouncement of the greatness and novelty of our country. No doubt, India is great and illustrious. Its on top as far as its heritage, history, philosophy and culture is concerned. Our team of authors and editors has made their best efforts to depict the same greatness of our country and nation in this series. Here is a treasure, bound into books. This is the best example of 'knowledge in a nutshell'. Needless to say that India is known for its unity in diversity, with its kaleidoscopic variety, it emerges as a wonderful nation. With one of the oldest civilizations in the world, this country has a rich cultural heritage. After independence, through 58 years, India has achieved multifaceted socio-economic progress in addition to creating a niche in the international community and the new world order. India is a federation of states and union territories. As of now, there are 28 states and 7 union territories in the country, all these states have made tremendous progress in almost every sphere since 1947, when the nation had attained freedom. Various Indian states have shown an all round advancement and stupendous progress in political, cultural, economic and social areas. India is a vast country. All states enjoy autonomy to a great extent and flourish in their own manner. Some states are similar to each other while others are quite different from the rest. People of one state have little authentic knowledge about other states. This situation, in some cases, creates problems and difficulties with no ready solution at hand. Hence this comprehensive and exhaustive encyclopedic work. Every state and union territory has been covered in a separate book, each book, devoted to on e state or U. T. covers life and people under various heads-Land, People, Heritage, History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Tourism, etc. The Beautiful India series is an asset for all scholars, researchers, teachers, students and of course, the general readers.

Preface
PART ONE
General
1. Introduction
A Large State. Physical Features. Green Lands. Hidden Wealth. Natural Resources. Agriculture. Industry. Transport. Tourist Attractions
2. State at a Glance
History and Geography. Agriculture. Irrigation. Power Industry and Minerals. Technology. Transport. Tourist Centres. Universities and Institutes
PART TWO
History
3. Ancient Period
The Origin. Satavahana Period. Later Satavahanas. Literature. Trade and Commerce. Cultural Contribution. Religion. Society. Art. Minor Dynasties
4. Medieval Period
Kakatiyas Period . Alauddin's Assault. Tughlaks at Delhi. Contribution to Culture. Literature. Art Religion. Vijaynagara Empire. Sangama Dynasty. Saluva Dynasty. Tuluva Dynasty. Fall of Golconda. Asafjahi Dynsty. Mysore Sultans
5. Advent of the British
Arrival of Europeans. Arrival of the English. Third Voyage. Voyage of the Globe. Anglo-Dutch Rivalry. Acquisition of Madras. Establishment of a New Company. Acquisition of Bombay Change in Company's Policy. French Settlement. Economic Conditions
6. East India Company's Rule
Revolts against British. Company's Administration. The Industry. Education. Ryotwari System . Andhra in 1857-58
7. Hyderabad State
The Foundation. Nizam-ul-Mulk. Ango-French Rivalry. Triple Alliance. Reforms of Metcalfe. Wahabi Movement. Cession of Berar. Reforms of Salarjang. Public Awakening. Rampa Rebellion
8. Part of British Empire
Queen's Proclamation. The Petitions. The Administration. Famines. Decline of Handicrafts. The Communication
9. Era of Awakening
Literary Activities. Social Reforms Growth of Journalism
PART THREE
Freedom Struggle
10. National Movement
Vandemataram Movement. Andhra Movement
11. Role of Congress
Participation of Andhra. Home Rule Movement. The Reforms
12. Mahatma on the Scene
Rowlatt Act. Jalianwala Bagh Massacre. Khilafat Movement. Non-cooperation Movement. Chirala-Perala Struggle. Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu No-Tex Campaign. Simon Commission . round Table Conferences. Civil Disobedience Movement. Role of Leftist Parties. Quit India Movement. Parvatipuram Conspiracy Case Revolutionary Violence. Visalandhra Movement . Attitude of the Communists
13. After Independence
Visalandhra. Telangana vs. Visalandhra. Separate Telangana Recommended. Case for a Telangana State. Mulki Movement. Visalandhra Gaining Acceptance. Role of Congress High Command. Bilingual States Again? Azad's Resolution. The Safeguards. Pant's Role. Demands Met. Birth of Andhra Pradesh
PART FOUR
Society
14. Life and People
Evolution of Society. The Diversity. Social Customs. The Density. Twin City. Sex Ratio. Rate of Literacey
15. Style of Living
Food. Dress. Ornaments. Games and Amusements
16. Status of Women
Best Example . Various Responsibilities. Temple Dancers In High Esteem
17. Customs and Rituals
Hero Stones and Hero Worship. Folk Beliefs. Folk Deities. Nick Names and Curses. Crimes and Punishments
18. Caste Structure
Brahmans. Kshatriyas. Vaisyas. Sudras Kapu
PART FIVE
Economy
19. Economic Background
Industrial Economy. Large and Medium Industries. Development-non-development. Non-conventional Energy. Energy
20. Agriculture
Land Utilization. Land Holdings. Tobacco Oils
21. Irrigation
Multipurpose Projects
22. The Infrastructure
Transport . Roads . Railways
PART SIX
Polity
23. System of Governance
Headquarters. The Governor. Chief Minister. Secretariat. Chief Secretary. Executive Departments. Departmental Heads. Territorial Divisions
PART SEVEN
Art and Culture
24. Language and Literature
Literature . Nayaka Period. Nawab Yug
25. Art and Crafts
Dance. The State. Painting . Architecture
PART EIGHT
Tourism
26. Tourist Attractions
Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The Orientation. Charminar. Mecca Masjid. Birla Mandir (Naurat Prashad). Archaeological Museum. Other Places. Srikakulam. Vizianagaram. East Godavari. Krishna. Guntur. Prakasam. Chittoor. Cuddapah. Kurnool. Medak. Mahbubnagar. Nalgonda. Warangal . Khammam. Nizamabad. Adilabad. Sanctuaries. Tourist Offices. Bookshops
Appendix
Bibliography

S. A. Rahman (Syed Amanur Rahman), a post-graduate from Delhi University with a post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Studies in Publishing from Oxford Brookes University, is a scholar and an academic in his own right. Formerly, he was Editor, National Book Trust India (under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India). During his tenure, spanning over twenty five years, he served as Language Editor and Series Editor. He looked after NBT's prestigious series, Adaan-Pradaan, National Biography Series and was involved in exchange of literary works of major Indian languages. Over the years, he has been acknowledged as an expert on India literature and culture. He represented NBT in London Book Fair and Cairo World Book Fair, apart from various book fairs and book exhibitions held in India. Rahman has visited United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Egypt, etc. He has several books to his credit, most of them being on Indian literature and culture. Now he has edited this research based voluminous series: The Beautiful India, covering all Indian States and Union Territories in separate books.

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