History of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh region was ruled by many great rulers of Satavahana Empire,
Simuka, Satakarni, Ikshvakus, Pallavas, Vijayanagara Empire. The Nizam wanted
Hyderabad state to be independent from India, but the people of the region
opposed the decision. With the help of Operation Polo in 1948 the state of
Hyderabad was forcibly joined to the Republic of India. Potti