Andhra Pradesh State, which came into existence on November 1, 1956, caught world wide attention as the techno-savvy and the most "happening state" by 2000. Hence, two U.S. presidents, Bill Clinton and George Bush, visited Hyderabad city, the capital of the state. In the year 2014, it was bifurcated for political reasons to form a separate Telengana State. The residuary part of the state retained its original name, Andhra Pradesh. However, Hyderabad city became a part of Telangana state. The state, which is now emerging as the most dynamic one, provides India the "Eastern Gateway" to East and South-East Asia. Its new capital under construction named Amaravati-the "city immortal", has drawn the attention of architects from all over the globe. The present book, History of Modern Andhra Pradesh, provides ongoing information about the state to the students of History, as well as to the general public. Hectic developments are taking place under the leadership of its Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, "the maker of modern Hyderabad".
