GUNTUR

GUNTUR

Guntur located 64 kilometers from the Bay of Bengal is in Andhra Pradesh and is the fourth largest city in the state. The city has something of everything. It is one of the state's learning centers; It has a historical significance; It is a textile and transport center in the country and is also of agricultural importance due to the production of cotton and tobacco. The history of Guntur dates back to the 10th century AD. Find a mention in an inscription of King Chalukyan, Ammaraja.

The city is believed to have been ruled by Chalukyas for most of the time, though there is evidence to suggest that the Nagals also ruled this city for a period of time. Guntur also has an ancient temple called Agasthyaeswara Sivalayam, which is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The temple dates back to the 12th century, has some ancient inscriptions and is believed to have been built by Agastya