States PCS: Andhra Pradesh GK For APPSC Examinations

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During the rule of Satavahanas:

• The tax on artisans was called kurukara.
• Deyameya or Bhaga was the name of land revenue which was 1/6th of the crop.
• Rajjagahaka was the name of official who used to collect tax. Rajjagahaka was also did survey of land.

 

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The earliest capital of Satavahanas was Paithan or Pratisthan which is located on the banks of River Godavari. Later they shifted their capital to Amaravati.  

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Both statements are correct.

1. Palakuri Somanatha pioneered the use of both Telugu and Sanskrit in his literary works, promoting a style that reflected the linguistic diversity of his audience.
2. He is renowned for authoring the Basava Puranam—a significant text in Veerashaiva literature—as well as Panditharadhya Charitra, both of which highlight his critical contributions to Telugu literature. His innovative integration of languages and thematic depth make him an influential figure in medieval South Indian literature.

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Pothana rendered Bhagavatham into Telugu. His Other works include Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu.

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The disintegration of Bahamani kingdom in 1526 A.D resulted in the formation of five new sultanates. They were

• Berar ruled by Imad Shahi dynasty
• Ahmad nagar ruled by Nizam Shahi dynasty
• Bijapur ruled by Adil Shahi dynasty- founded by Yusuf Adil Khan
• Bidar ruled by Badir Shahi dynasty
• Golconda ruled by Qutub Shahi dynasty (1512-1687)

 

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1. During the Satavahana period, economic activity was organized around Srenis (guilds), where individuals following the same profession formed collectives for mutual benefit and regulation.
2. The chief or leader of each Sreni was called the Shresthi, and this position was crucial for overall functioning and decision-making.
3. The term “Shreni-Dharma” referred to the regulations and ethical codes governing the guilds’ conduct and their internal matters.

Thus, all the above statements accurately reflect the organization and practices of guilds during the Satavahana era.

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• Anantapur district-1858
• Kurnool district 1882

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Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal popularly known as KC canal was constructed between  1863 and 1870. It connects River Pennar and River Tunghabhadra.

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Uma Ranganayakulu was the editor of Purushadra Pradayini
Kokonda Venkataratnam Pantulu was the editor of Andhra Basha Sanjivani .

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State Reorganisation commission was constituted in 1953 with Saiyid Fazal Ali as chairman and other members in the commission were HN Kunzru and K.M.Panikkar.