Guntur is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located about 70 miles south of the state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is bounded on the north by the Krishna River and is known for its agriculture output, with cotton, tobacco, chilli pepper, and peanuts being its major crops. It is also home to the Guntur Medical College, the Guntur Engineering College, and the Agricultural University of Andhra Pradesh.
When we talk about the history of Guntur, it is very ancient. The district has a long history dating back to the 3rd century BC. The region was ruled by the Satavahanas, the Andhra Ikshvaku dynasty, the Pallavas, the Telugu Cholas, the Kakatiya dynasty, the Reddy dynasty, the Vijayanagara Empire, and the Qutb Shahi dynasty. In the 16th century, the Guntur district was ruled by the Muslim dynasty of Qutb Shahis. The Guntur district was part of the Golconda Sultanate. The Qutb Shahi dynasty was replaced by the Mughal dynasty in the 17th century. The Guntur district was ruled by the Mughal dynasty until it was annexed by the British East India Company in 1788.
The Guntur district was also part of the British East India Company's Madras Presidency, which was later divided into Northern and Southern divisions in 1859.The Guntur district was part of the Northern Division, which was merged with the Godavari district in 1878 to form the North Godavari district. In 1885, the Guntur district was re-created as a separate district and was part of the Madras Presidency until 1956, when it was transferred to the newly created Andhra Pradesh state.
With a state rich in culture and heritage, it would be a shame not to explore the area. So, without further ado, let's witness some of the best places to visit in Guntur.
