A Simple Note on Famous Personalities in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is one of the South-Eastern states situated in the coastal area of India. It is the seventh-largest and the tenth most populous state of India, with the second-longest coastline. From the Vedic period to the twenty-first century, there have been many eminent famous personalities, both female and male figures, who left their mark on the historical pages of Andhra Pradesh. Every famous figure represents this Southern state with pride and respect. Andhra Pradesh has proudly contributed many talents to India’s growth to make the future better for the country.

Few Famous Historical Personalities of Andhra Pradesh 

From the pages of historical text, Aitareya Brahmana, to the golden pages of freedom and independence, several famous personalities left their mark on revolutionary incidents.

1. Some famous rulers in the history of Andhra Pradesh

• Gautamiputra Satakarni (230 BCE to 220 CE) – He is the most renowned ruler of Andhra Pradesh. He ruled over major parts of Andhra Pradesh during his reign.

• Andhra Ikshvaku ( second century CE) – After the rule of the Satavahana dynasty, Andhra Ikshvaku ruled most of Andhra Pradesh.

• Narasimhavarman I (571-630 CE) and Mahendravarman I (630- 668 CE) – These eminent historical personalities were the rulers of the Pallava dynasty, who were the highly influential and powerful kings.

From the ninth century till independence, many other famous personalities left their marks and wrote their names in golden letters. 

However, a few among them deserve a special mention owing to their contributions.

2. Few famous personalities of freedom fighters during and after Independence

• Alluri Sitarama Raju –

Alluri Sitarama Raju was one of the revolutionary freedom fighters during the struggle for India’s independence. He belonged to Andhra Pradesh and protested against the British forest act of 1882. He is also known as Manyam Veerudu (the hero of the jungle).

• Potti Sreeramulu- 

Potti Sreeramulu was one of the eminent and famous Indian freedom fighters. He has been honoured as Amarajeevi ( immortal being) and the father of Andhra Pradesh.

• Muktyala Raja- 

Raja Vasireddy Ramagopala Krishna Maheswara Prasad is also known as one of the famous political leaders in Andhra Pradesh. He constructed the world’s tallest masonry dam, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam.

• Tanguturi Prakasam-

Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu was a famous political personality, a leader, and an Indian freedom fighter. He was the first chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He is also known as Andhra Kesari (Lion of Andhra).

• Pingali Venkayya- 

Pingali Venkayya is also a renowned Indian freedom fighter. He was also a political personality, and he designed India’s national flag.

• Puchalapalli Sundarayya-

Puchalapalli Sundarayya was a famous political leader after independence (1964). He is also popularly known as Comrade PS. He also was a co-founder of the Communist Party of India.

• Makineni Basavapunnaiah- 

Makineni Basavapunnaiah is one of the eminent political figures of 1952s. He was an Indian communist leader who was also a part of the political bureau of the communist party. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha in the Indian parliament for 14 years.

3. Famous Female personalities of Andhra Pradesh

In Hinduism, women have always been worshipped as goddesses and creators. But with the changing era, colonialism and patriarchal rule suppressed women. However, few among the eminent women left a significant impact and a great example of feminism in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

• Rani Rudrama Devi –

Rani Rudrama Devi was a fabulous queen, and one of the very few women rulers who ruled in India and brought significant political modifications. She was the ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty from 1263 to 1289.

•  Sarojini Naidu –

 It would be unfair for female empowerment if Sarojini Naidu is not mentioned in the famous female personalities. She married into a Telugu family and moved to Andhra Pradesh. This Bengali woman directly participated in the freedom movement of India, and was known as “The Nightingale of India”.

• Susmita Sen- 

Miss Universe Susmita Sen also belongs to Andhra Pradesh. She was the winner of the Miss Universe title in 1994. She is also a famous heroine of Bollywood, one of the largest renowned cinema industries. She was awarded the Mother Teresa award for social justice in 2013.

• PV Sindhu- 

One of the famous sports persons in Andhra Pradesh and professional badminton player, PV Sindhu is also a representative of Andhra Pradesh. She has won various awards in badminton. She represented India and won a bronze medal in the Olympics. She was awarded Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. She also won the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. She was the first Indian to become the first badminton world champion. 

Conclusions

Andhra Pradesh is a state of diversity. From geographical area to historical facts, this state has invariably produced different astonishing realities in front of the world. Andhra Pradesh is also given such talents to set an example and remember them in future. 

There are also more eminent figures in Andhra Pradesh like Sarvaypalli Radhakrishnan (the second President of India), Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (the seventh President of India), Venkaiah Naidu (the vice president of India), Nara Chandrababu Naidu (the chief minister and the youngest assembly member, also the youngest minister at 28), S.P Balasubrahmanyam (singer, actor, music director, and also awarded to Padma Bhusan 2011), and many other famous personalities.