Telangana

Telangana is a state in India situated in the south-central part of the Indian subcontinent on the high Deccan Plateau. It is the eleventh largest state by area and the twelfth most populated state in India, according to the 2011 census. On 2 June 2014, Telangana was separated from the northwestern part of United Andhra Pradesh as a newly formed state, with Hyderabad as its capital. It borders Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the southeast, and Karnataka to the southwest.

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Telangana is a state in south-central India that was created on June 2, 2014, when it was separated from Andhra Pradesh, with Hyderabad serving as its capital. It is the eleventh largest state by area and twelfth most populated state in India, situated on the Deccan Plateau and bordered by Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

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Key facts

Indian state or territory.name: Telangana
Indian state or territory.official_name: State of Telangana
Indian state or territory.type: State
Indian state or territory.image_seal: Emblem of Telangana.svg
Indian state or territory.seal_size: 150
Indian state or territory.motto: Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit)"Truth alone triumphs"
Indian state or territory.anthem: Jaya Jayahe Telangana (Telugu)"Victory To Telangana"
Indian state or territory.image_map: IN-TG.svg
Indian state or territory.region: South India
Indian state or territory.before_was: Part of Andhra Pradesh
Indian state or territory.formation_date3: formation
Indian state or territory.formation_date4: Telangana Day
Indian state or territory.capital: Hyderabad
Indian state or territory.largestcity: Hyderabad
Indian state or territory.districts: 33
Indian state or territory.Governor: Shiv Pratap Shukla
Indian state or territory.Chief_Minister: Revanth Reddy
Indian state or territory.Deputy_CM: Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka

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Contents

Etymology
History
Early history
Aśmaka (Assaka) Mahajanapada
Medieval period
Modern period
Geography
Climate
Ecology
National parks and sanctuaries
Demographics
Language
Religion and culture
Literacy
Administrative divisions
Local governments
Government and politics
Economy
Agriculture
Industries
Tourism
Waterfalls
Media
Infrastructure
Irrigation projects
Public transport
Roadways
Railways
Airports
Culture
Architecture
Places of Worship
Cinema
Cuisine
Visual arts
Education
Sports
Notable people
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

Telugu, one of the classical languages of India, is the most widely spoken and the primary official language of the Telangana state, whereas Urdu is recognised as the second official language. Additionally, several tribal languages such as Gondi, Kolami, Koya and Lambadi are spoken in different regions of the state.

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