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Historically a revered Buddhist site on the Krishna River, Amaravati became the focus of political contention after Andhra Pradesh’s bifurcation in 2014.

The struggle over the state’s capital reflects long-standing caste-based rivalries between the Kammas and Reddys, shaping decisions from the 1950s to the present.

Expert committees have urged a decentralised, environmentally sustainable model for the new capital, warning against repeating Hyderabad’s concentrated development pattern.

Historically, Amaravati is known as the famous Buddhist site located on the banks of the Krishna River. However, since 2014, it has been in the news due to political reasons. After the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh (AP), the question of the new capital of AP emerged. With the victo

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