ered in 1926 by archaeologist AR Saraswathi in the adjacent valley. In 1953, when it became known that a massive hydroelectric project would soon create the Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir, flooding the area, a six-year excavation fill in map of united states was launched to unearth the area s many Buddhist ruins: stupas, viharas (monasteries), fill in map of united states chaitya-grihas (assembly halls with stupas) and mandapas (pillared pavilions), as well as some outstanding examples of white-marble depictions of the Buddha s life. The finds were reassembled on Nagarjunakonda.
In 1724 the Hyderabad viceroy, fill in map of united states Asaf Jah, took advantage of waning Mughal fill in map of united states power and declared Hyderabad an independent state with himself as leader. The dynasty of the nizams of Hyderabad began, and the traditions of Islam flourished. Hyderabad became a focus for the arts, culture and learning, and the centre of Islamic India. Its abundance of rare gems and minerals fill in map of united states the world-famous Kohinoor diamond is from here furnished the nizams with enormous wealth. (William Dalrymple s White Mughals is a fascinating portrait of the city at this time.)
So come, but only if you re prepared to dig for the jewels to be found here. Keep your eyes open and your curiosity sharp and you re bound to find something that even Andhrans, in their modesty, hadn t thought to mention.
Andhra Pradesh fill in map of united states won t hit you over the head with its attractions. It doesn t brag about its temples or its colourful history. fill in map of united states It s forgotten most of its palaces and royal architecture you ll have to purposely seek them out.
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