Nellore is a city in the Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Penna River in Nellore mandal of Nellore revenue division. The city is the fourth most populous settlement of the state well known for its agriculture and aquaculture. The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is the state tourism department, responsible for maintaining, promoting and developing the tourism sector. Nellore is famous for scenic beaches, historic forts, temples, darghas, bird and wildlife sanctuaries.
Nellore is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the capital of the Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District. The district was formerly known as Nellore itself. It is home to various prominent temples and is a significant agricultural centre. Nellore city is located on the banks of the river Penna, and a wide variety of crops are grown in the region. It is of critical importance as far as trade and commerce is concerned, as it is situated on the main road that connects Vijayawada and the capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.
Nellore during the days of the British Raj was a peaceful place which was far from the political chaos of the freedom struggle. After India gained independence, the area was the centre of major political changes. The district was under the Madras state till October 1st 1953, but was added to the state of Andhra Pradesh on the 1st of November 1956. The city of Nellore played a very significant part in the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It was the base of operations of the famous patriot Potti Sriramulu, a Telugu, who was principally concerned with the setting up of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
