India State Story | Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | A2 size poster
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Visual story of the evolution of each state (or combination of states/ UTs for joint posters) pre and post Independence , along with key figures involved
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Map of district evolution for large states and UTs
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Interesting features on name changes and district splits
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Alluvial chart tracing the changes in districts from 1951 onwards
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Interesting, did you know.
Visual Story of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana’s Evolution
This poster traces the intertwined histories of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, two Telugu-speaking regions with distinct political and cultural journeys. The formation of Andhra State in 1953, following Potti Sriramulu’s martyrdom, marked India’s first linguistic reorganization. Meanwhile, Telangana, part of the former princely state of Hyderabad, was integrated into India through Operation Polo in 1948. The two regions were merged into Andhra Pradesh in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, despite the SRC’s recommendation for separate administration. The uneasy merger led to longstanding tensions, culminating in the revival of the Telangana movement in the 2000s under K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, of 2014 formally created Telangana as India’s 29th state, with Hyderabad as the joint capital for 10 years.
Spatial Dynamics and District Evolution
The poster features an alluvial chart and district maps that showcase the dynamic administrative changes across the two states. Andhra Pradesh created several new districts, especially in 2022, while Telangana expanded dramatically from 10 to 33 districts between 2016 and 2019, reflecting demands for administrative access and regional identity. Name changes such as Cuddapah to YSR and Warangal to Hanumakonda are also highlighted. The “Did You Know?” section reveals lesser-known insights—like Hyderabad’s multilingual composition, the Mulki Rules, and the 1973 six-point formula that aimed to address internal disparities. Together, these visual and narrative elements map a compelling story of linguistic identity, regional aspiration, and federal transformation
