Nellore (Telugu: నెల్లూరు) is a city located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the headquarters of the Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District, formerly Nellore district. It is of strategic commercial importance as it lies between the cities of Vijayawada and Chennai. It is located on the banks of the Penna river. Nellore is also famous for its production of mica (gudur), lemon (gudur) and agricultural products such as rice and it is also famous for other temples like Narasimha Swamy Konda, Jonnavada Kamakshi Ammavari temple, Ayyappa Temple, Golagamudi Venkaya Swami Temple. Nellore is also known for aquaculture. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Nellore), located on the banks of the Penna River, dates from the twelfth century. Nellore was known by the name of Vikrama Simhapuri till 13th century. As far as history of the district is concerned, the district had an important role during the emergence of Telugu language and the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It had been under...
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