Kurnool
Kurnool
Kurnool, situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in Andhra Pradesh. The town is the present capital of the Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh and the former capital of Andhra State.
Kurnool, during the time of the Vijaynagar Empire, gained prominence and rose to become a major stronghold. The Konda Reddy Buruju, a grand fort citadel, still stands in the centre of town as a testimony to its strength
Present day Kurnool is a town which attracts tourists visiting the grand citadel. Further, it has the very first temple dedicated to “Sri Shirdi Sai Baba” on the banks of the Tungabhadra. It is an industrial town with the Rayalaseema Paper mill, the largest in Asia. It is also home to numerous educational, banking and insurance institutions.