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| Country |  India |
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| State | Andhra Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Nellore District | ||
| MLA | Mekapati Chandhrasekhara reddy | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) | ||
| Area • Elevation |
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Udayagiri is a Mandal and Thaluka and a Mandal in Nellore district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.[1]
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Geography
Udayagiri is located at 14°52′00″N 79°19′00″E / 14.8667°N 79.3167°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 230 meters (757 feet).
History
First known history of the city was from 14th century. It was the capital of local kingdom of Langula Gajapati, chieftain to Gajapatis of Orissa. It came under rule of Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara around 1512. Fort was inaccessible on most sides. It could be only penetrated on a jungle track in east side and a pathway on west side. The siege lasted for 18 months and resulted in loss for Prataparudra of Gajapatis.
During the reign of Gajapatis and Vijayanagara Empire, the fort was extended. The entire city and the surrounding hill of 1000 feet height were circled with walls. Fort consisted of thirteen buildings, eight on the hill and five below. It also consisted of several temples and gardens.
After the fall of Vijayanagara Empire, it was ruled by chieftains of Golconda rulers. The mosque on top of the hill has two Persian inscriptions that credits the construction of mosque and planting a near by garden to Shaik Husain, chieftain to Sultan Abdullah of Golconda. Then it came under the Nawabs of Arcot, who granted it to Mustafa Ali Khan as Jagir. His descendants controlled it till 1839, till they were deported by Nawabs again to Chengalput for their treason.
Transportion
It is located 96km from Nellore. The best way to reach the place is on road. Several buses run daily from other nearby major places, Kavali, Nellore, Atmakur and Duttaluru. Nearest railway station is located at Kavali, 50 miles east of Udayagiri.
Demographics
People speak predominantly Telugu and wear traditional south Indian dresses like Saree, Lungi and Dhoti. The village people mostly follow Hindu and Muslim religions.
Festivals
People celebrate regular religious festivals like Sankranti, Dasara and Diwali. They also celebrate the Shakti Jataras of local deities.
References
- ^ "List of Sub-Districts". Census of India. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/. Retrieved 2007-03-26.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics.Udayagiri
External references
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