Physiographic and Topographic Features of Andhra Pradesh
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What are the latitudinal boundaries of Andhra Pradesh?

  • 13° and 21° N
  • 12° and 20° N
  • 11° and 18° 55′ N
  • 10° and 19° 55′ N (correct)
  • How many distinct geographical zones is Andhra Pradesh divided into?

  • 2
  • 3 (correct)
  • 5
  • 4
  • Which district is NOT covered by the coastal belt in Andhra Pradesh?

  • Prakasam
  • Srikakulam
  • Visakhapatnam
  • Kurnool (correct)
  • How long does the Eastern Ghats extend?

    <p>1,750 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of source is NOT mentioned as contributing to the writing of ancient and medieval Andhra history?

    <p>Foreign poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period of Andhra history is characterized by the spread of Buddhism as revealed in inscriptions like those at Bhattiprolu?

    <p>Satavahana Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foreign traveler's account provides insights into trade routes, ports, and markets in ancient Andhra?

    <p>Megasthenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to historical events, what other aspects of ancient Andhra are literature like Gadayuddha and Vikramarjuna Vijaya known to offer insights into?

    <p>Social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty's inscriptions are specifically mentioned as providing valuable information on political, religious, and social aspects?

    <p>Ikshvaku Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of records are cited as offering localized perspectives on historical events and social life in ancient Andhra?

    <p>'Kaifiyats' (village revenue records)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of ancient and medieval Andhra history do epigraphs mainly provide insights into?

    <p>Socio-economic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period of Andhra history do inscriptions like those at Yerragudi and Amaravati provide evidence of Mauryan authority?

    <p>Satavahana Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inscription is specifically mentioned in the text as revealing the spread of Buddhism during the Satavahana Period?

    <p>Bhattiprolu inscriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of ancient and medieval Andhra history do inscriptions of Eastern Chalukyas mainly offer insights into?

    <p>Religious practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the defining features of the Ikshvakus' reign?

    <p>Patronage of Buddhism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Andhra's history did foreign travelers like Marco Polo and Ibn Batuta provide detailed accounts of?

    <p>Religious customs and daily life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sources provide insights into early references to Andhra according to the text?

    <p>Buddhist/Jain texts and Epics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foreign traveler's account does NOT provide insights into Andhra's history?

    <p>Fahien</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the significant contributions made by local ballads like the 'Siege of Bobbili' according to the text?

    <p>Localized perspectives on historical events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of accounts offer external perspectives on Andhra's history?

    <p>Greco-Roman accounts and Chinese traveler's records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geography of Andhra Pradesh

    • The latitudinal boundaries of Andhra Pradesh are not specified.
    • Andhra Pradesh is divided into three distinct geographical zones.

    Eastern Ghats

    • The Eastern Ghats extend for a length of approximately 1,750 km.

    Coastal Belt

    • The district of Rayalaseema is NOT covered by the coastal belt in Andhra Pradesh.

    Ancient and Medieval History

    • The Satavahana period is characterized by the spread of Buddhism as revealed in inscriptions like those at Bhattiprolu.
    • The accounts of foreign travelers like Marco Polo and Ibn Batuta provide detailed insights into trade routes, ports, and markets in ancient Andhra.
    • Literature like Gadayuddha and Vikramarjuna Vijaya offer insights into social life, culture, and tradition in ancient Andhra.
    • Inscriptions of the Satavahana dynasty provide valuable information on political, religious, and social aspects.
    • Inscriptions like those at Yerragudi and Amaravati provide evidence of Mauryan authority during the Mauryan period.
    • The Amaravati inscription specifically reveals the spread of Buddhism during the Satavahana period.
    • Inscriptions of the Eastern Chalukyas mainly offer insights into the administrative and military systems.
    • One of the defining features of the Ikshvakus' reign was the establishment of a brahmadeya system.

    Sources of History

    • Oral traditions, like local ballads, provide insights into early references to Andhra.
    • Local ballads like the 'Siege of Bobbili' contribute to the reconstruction of historical events.
    • Epigraphs mainly provide insights into the political history of ancient and medieval Andhra.
    • Foreign travelers' accounts offer external perspectives on Andhra's history.
    • There is no mention of archaeological sources contributing to the writing of ancient and medieval Andhra history.
    • The accounts of foreign travelers like Xuanzang do NOT provide insights into Andhra's history.

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