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| name = Siddavatam | | name = Siddavatam | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang = | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name = | | other_name = Sidhout | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type = Mandal Headquarters | | settlement_type = Mandal Headquarters | ||
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| pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | | pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | ||
| pushpin_label_position = right | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = | | subdivision_name2 = [[YSR district]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of mandals of Andhra Pradesh|Mandal]] | |||
| subdivision_name3 = [[Siddavatam mandal]] | |||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
| parts_type = [[Taluka]]s | | parts_type = [[Taluka]]s | ||
| parts = | | parts = | ||
| government_type = | | government_type = | ||
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| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 = | | demographics_type1 = [[Language]] | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = | | demographics1_info1 = Telugu,Urdu | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Siddhavatam''' is a village in [[ | '''Siddhavatam''' is a village in the [[YSR district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is located in [[Siddavatam mandal]] of [[Kadapa revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://kadapa.ap.gov.in/map-of-district/ | title= YSR District| work= About District > Map of District |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 17 October 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | |||
It was said that this place used to be inhabited by people who wanted to meditate in the sereneness of climate and had a thick canopy of [[Ficus benghalensis|Indian Banyan trees]] which served as shades for them. In Sanskrit, ''Sidda'' means people who perform meditation and ''vata'' is the Indian Banyan tree. Hence, the name Siddavatam is said to be a portmanteau of two words Sidda + vatam.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
==History== | |||
This village was initially under the rule of Matli Kings and was later transferred to [[Pemmasani Nayaks]]. As the Muslim rulers ruled the South India, it was then brought under the control of the Nawab of Cuddapah. With the advent of British, it was ceded to them by the Nawab. Under the rule of British, Siddavatam served as the headquarters of the district briefly. | |||
[[File:Stamp of India - 2010 - Colnect 259599 - Dr Ys Rajasekhara Reddy.jpeg|thumb|left|110px|YSR Reddy - postal stamp]] | |||
YSR district was one of the 13 new districts formed in 2022 , with its headquarters at [[Kadapa]]. The reorganisation of the districts increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh to 26. It has 3 revenue divisions - [[Jammalamadugu revenue division]], [[Kadapa revenue division]] and [[Badvel revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/040422/cm-jagan-mohan-reddy-inaugurates-13-new-districts.html | title= 13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here | work= Published on: April 4, 2022 |publisher= Deccan Chronicle| access-date = 17 October 2023}}</ref> | |||
Kadapa district was renamed YSR district in 2010 after [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy|Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy]] (8 July 1949 – 2 September 2009), who was chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for two terms. In a political career spanning 30 years, he never lost an election. He died in a helicopter accident.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://kadapa.ap.gov.in/history-2/ | title= YSR District | work= About District > History|publisher= Andhra Pradesh Government| access-date = 22 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090905062329/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/04/stories/2009090458310100.htm |title =Kadapa district to be named after YSR |work = 4 September 2009 |publisher = The Hindu |access-date = 22 October 2023 |archive-url = http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/04/stories/2009090458310100.htm |archive-date = 5 September 2009 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304134802/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article439652.ece |title = Kadapa district to be named after YSR |work = PTI 18 June 2010 |publisher = The New Indian Express |access-date = 22 October 2023 |archive-url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article439652.ece|archive-date = 4 March 2016|url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =https://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/y-s-rajasekhara-reddy.html | title= Y S Rajasekhara Reddy |publisher= i love india.com| access-date = 22 October 2023}}</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Siddhavattam is located at {{coord|14.4667|N|78.9698|E|}}.<ref name="fallingrain">{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Siddhavattam.html|website=fallingrain.com|title= Falling Rain Genomics. Siddhavattam |accessdate=2018-01-19}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 111 meters (354 feet). It is located on the left bank of river [[Penner River|Penna]] on the route to [[Badvel]] from [[Kadapa]] at a distance of about 25 km.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://touritvirtually.com/all-tours/heritage-2/siddavatam-fort/|title=Siddavatam Fort {{!}} touritvirtually|website=touritvirtually.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kadapa.ap.nic.in/sidhout.htm|title=YSR District Administration Web Site - Sidhout|website=kadapa.ap.nic.in|access-date=2018-01-19}}</ref> | Siddhavattam is located at {{coord|14.4667|N|78.9698|E|}}.<ref name="fallingrain">{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Siddhavattam.html|website=fallingrain.com|title= Falling Rain Genomics. Siddhavattam |accessdate=2018-01-19}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 111 meters (354 feet). It is located on the left bank of river [[Penner River|Penna]] on the route to [[Badvel]] from [[Kadapa]] at a distance of about 25 km.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://touritvirtually.com/all-tours/heritage-2/siddavatam-fort/|title=Siddavatam Fort {{!}} touritvirtually|website=touritvirtually.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kadapa.ap.nic.in/sidhout.htm|title=YSR District Administration Web Site - Sidhout|website=kadapa.ap.nic.in|access-date=2018-01-19}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Siddhavatam Fort== | ||
[[File:SidhoutFort2.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Sidhout Fort|Siddavatam Fort]] | [[File:SidhoutFort2.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Sidhout Fort|Siddavatam Fort]] | ||
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Later [[Aurangzeb|Aurangzeb's]] commander [[Mir Jumla II]] in 1682 along with [[shah nawaz khan]] captured Siddavatam along with other places in the region. Later Aarkatu Nawabs occupied the town. In 1714 Abdul Nabi Khan, who was ruling Kadapa conquered Siddavatam. This place was also ruled by Mayana Nawabs for some period. In 1799, it went into the hands of British [[East India Company]].<ref name=":1" /> | Later [[Aurangzeb|Aurangzeb's]] commander [[Mir Jumla II]] in 1682 along with [[shah nawaz khan]] captured Siddavatam along with other places in the region. Later Aarkatu Nawabs occupied the town. In 1714 Abdul Nabi Khan, who was ruling Kadapa conquered Siddavatam. This place was also ruled by Mayana Nawabs for some period. In 1799, it went into the hands of British [[East India Company]].<ref name=":1" /> | ||
The fort built here attracts many tourists. This popular fort was taken under control by [[Archaeological Survey of India]] in 1956. | |||
From 1807 to 1812 Siddavatam was the district headquarters. However, since it is on the bank of river Penna, every time there was a flood, the place was marooned from other places of the district giving rise to administerial difficulties and subsequently the district headquarters was shifted to Kadapa. | From 1807 to 1812 Siddavatam was the district headquarters. However, since it is on the bank of river Penna, every time there was a flood, the place was marooned from other places of the district giving rise to administerial difficulties and subsequently the district headquarters was shifted to Kadapa. | ||
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"Climatological Information for Siddavatam", | "Climatological Information for Siddavatam", | ||
Indian Meteorological Department, India.</ref>}} | Indian Meteorological Department, India.</ref>}} | ||
This place is best visited in the months of September and October. | This place is best visited in the months of September and October. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Villages in | {{YSR-geo-stub}} | ||
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Andhra Pradesh]] | {{YSR district}} | ||
[[Category:Villages in YSR district]] | |||
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Andhra Pradesh]] | |||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in YSR district]] | |||