APPSC

1. What Were the Socio-Economic Conditions During Prehistory? Prehistoric Andhra Pradesh , like other regions of India, marks the early phase of human development that preceded written records. This era is largely understood through archaeological excavations, fossil records, and various stone tools discovered at different sites across the region. The socio-economic conditions during this period were shaped by a combination of hunting-gathering practices, the discovery of agriculture, and the gradual evolution of settled communities. The Paleolithic period , which dates from around 2 million years ago, saw early humans in Andhra Pradesh primarily engage in hunting and gathering. These people relied on wild animals and plants for sustenance. Evidence of their existence is found in the form of crude stone tools and animal bones at sites like the Bhimbetka caves, though many of these early communities lived in temporary shelters, migrating according to seasonal changes. By the Mesolithic ...

Sri Krishnadevaraya - History of Andhra Pradesh for APPSC Group I , II, III, IV, Panchayat Secretary exams To which empire was Sri Krishnadevaraya , emperor, who ruled from 1509 to 1529? Krishnadevaraya was the third ruler of which dynasty? Who was the Mughal ruler contemporary of Krishnadevaraya? Who were the Portuguese travelers who visited Vijayanagara Empire during the Reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya? What was the beautiful suburb built by Krishnadevaraya near Vijayanagara called? Who were the Telugu poets who praised Krishnadevaraya as the Destroyer of Turks? Where are the famous Vithal Swami and Hazara temples located at? What is the birthplace of Krishnadevaraya ? Who were the main enemies of Krishnadevaraya? Where was the Portuguese dominion of India set up in 1510? What were supplied by Portuguese merchants to the king? The reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya is also known as _____. What were the great eight poets in the court of Krishnadevaraya known as? What was...

Ikshavakus - Andhra Pradesh History for APPSC Group I , II, III, IV, Panchayat Secretary Exams What is the capital of Ikshavakus? What is the religion followed by Ikshavakus? From which pillar was Ehuvala Chanthamula inscription discovered? Who was the last king of Ikshavakus? Which Ikshavaku King's period is known as the golden era for Buddhism ? Who is the founder of Ikshavaku kingdom? During whose period, usage of Sanskrit started in inscriptions? What was the official emblem of Ikshavakus? Which dynasty first followed "Menarikam"? What was the script during the period of Ikshavakus? Who confirmed that the birth place of Ikshavakus as Krishna Bank ? Who constructed Buddhist building during Veera Purushadatta's period? What were the Sri Chanthamula's coins named as? Which Ikshavaku king donated agricultural tools to farmers for cultivation? Which Buddhist centre is popular during Ikshavaku's period? Answers Vijaypuri Shaivism...

History of Andhra Pradesh - Satavahanas The different capital cities at different times of Satavahanas are _____ and _____. Satavahanas raises as a poltical power after the fall of _____. Satavahanas were also called as _____ and _____. Who is the founder of Satavahana dynasty ? According to Matsya Purana, how many rulers were there in this dynasty? The 6th ruler of the Satavahana dynasty who extended his kingdom to the West by conquering Malwa was _____. Who occupied Magadha by bringing down the last of Kanva rulers, Susarman? What us the literary work of Hala, the 17th Satavahana King? In a Nasik record, who was described as the restorer of the glory of the Satavahanas? Which religion flourished throughout the period of Satavahanas? Hala's Gathasaptasati is written in which language? The minister of Hala, Gunadya was the author of _____. Who was the 23rd ruler of the Satavahana dynasty? Who succeeded Gautamiputra Satakarni ? Who was the last ruler of the Sa...

History of Andhra Pradesh - Kakatiyas The reign of Rani Rudramana Devi was _____. The number of 'Aayagars' during Kakatiyas was _____. Early Kakatiyas followed the religion _____. The steps to Srisailam were built by the Kakatiya king _____. A dealer was called as _____ during Kakatiya period. What is the philosophy of worship of Tikkana ? In Andhra desha, the first maternity hospital was established during the periood of _____. Who wrote ' Ranganatha Ramayanam '? Ramappa temple was built during the time of _____. ' Kreedaabhiraamam ' is a _____. Learn More →  APPSC Group II Bitbanks Nellore lake was constructed during the time of _____. What is ' Siddayakam '? Who wrote 'Madana Vijayam' ? Motupalli sea port is in the district of _____. The ruler who cut down forests and made agriculture near Kurnool was _____. Temple of 1000 Lingas was built during the period of _____. Who is described as the ' Pioneer among traveler...

History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh Thallapaaka Annamacharya composed _____ Kirtanas. Who is the author of Shri Rangaraja Charita? Who is the father of the movement for people's dialect in Telugu language? What are the fine arts involved in Burrakatha ? Who is the author of 'Thrunakankanam'? Who established the first Telugu daily, Andhra Patrika? Who is the father of Telugu musical discourse? Who is the producer of the movie ' Bhakta Prahalada '? What is the natural drinking water lake in Andhra Pradesh? Draksharamam is one of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas situated in _____ district. Who complimented that Andhra culture represents the heart of North Indians and the brain of South Indians? The science used in the construction of temples is _____. The temple constructed by Virupana, the treasurer in the court of Sri Krishnadevaraya is _____. Kuchipudu dancers are also called _____, because, they popularised the Bhagavata stories. The first independe...

Andhra Pradesh History for APPSC Groups Exam  The purana that narrated the history of Satavahanas is _____. What is the official language of Satavahanas? Satavahana kings used to conduct business with _____ empire for luxurious goods. To which religion does ' Pratiyutphada Samutpada Siddantam' belongs? Sivagupta served as a minister in the court of _____. To which dynasty do Saka Rudra Daman Belongs? Which is the capital of Ikshvakus ? The dynasty that came into power after the decline of Ikshvakus in the northern region of River Krishna is _____. What was the capital of Andhra during Mauryan Rule ? Who was the founder of Vishnu Kundin Dynasty ? What was the inscription issued by Damodara Varma? Who laid foundation for 'Suddha Areca Vidya' ? The rulers who discontinued the policy of appointing Brahmins as pradhans, giving chance to all the sections of the society were _____. Dasakumara Charitra was written by _____. The name Kakatiyas came after t...