10 Facts About Kurnool

1. Kurnool is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.

2. Original name of Kurnool is found in historical records as Kandanavolu or Kandanolu.

3. Kurnool developed into a transit point on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra River.

4. Kurnool serves as the district headquarters of its Kurnool district.

5. The literacy rate of Kurnool was 77.37 per cent at the time of the 2011 census.

6. Landmarks in and around the city include Konda Reddy Fort Formerly called Kondareddy Burj is the Historical Monuement and Major Tourist Attraction of Kurnool located at the north east part of the city.

7. Kurnool was the capital of erstwhile Andhra State between 1 October 1953 and 31 October 1956.

8. Kurnool was sent to Tiruchirappalli Central Prison where he died on 12 July 1840.

9. Kurnool ruled from 1823 to 1839 until the kingdom was defeated by the East India Company.

10. In 1686, Kurnool fell under the influence of the Mughals who were ruled by Emperor Aurangzeb.