Amaravati

Amaravati (.mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}English: /əməˈrɑːvəti/ ah-muh-rah-vuh-tee) is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[a] It is situated in Guntur district at the heart of the state, on the right bank of the Krishna River and south west of Vijayawada. It is named after the historic Amaravathi site adjacent to Dharanikota, the ancient city, that served as the capital of the Satavahana dynasty more than 2,200 years ago.[7] The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region encompasses the neighboring cities of Guntur, and Vijayawada.[8] Amaravati is an urban notified area. Urban development and planning activities are undertaken by the Amaravati Development Corporation Limited[9] and Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA).[10] The APCRDA has jurisdiction over the city and the conurbation covering Andhra Pradesh Capital Region.[11] The capital city is spread over an area of 217.23 km2 (83.87 sq mi),[12] and will comprise villages (including some hamlets) from three mandals viz., Mangalagiri, Thullur and Tadepalle.[13] The seed capital is spread over an area of 16.94 km2 (6.54 sq mi).[14]