Q. What is the old name of Nellore?
Answer:
Vikrama Simhapuri
Notes: The name Nellore is derived from Nelli-ooru, meaning place of the amla tree, reflecting the area's agricultural significance, particularly in rice cultivation, and its historical and cultural heritage. The district was known as Vikrama Simhapuri until the 13th century, and later it came to be referred to as Nellore.