Amravati
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Amravati अमरावती |
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| Metropolis | |
| Nickname(s): Amba Nagari, Indrapuri | |
 Amravati
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| Coordinates: 20°55′33″N 77°45′53″E / 20.92583°N 77.76472°ECoordinates: 20°55′33″N 77°45′53″E / 20.92583°N 77.76472°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Amravati |
| Established | 1097 AD |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Amravati Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Sanjay Naravne |
| • Municipal Commissioner | Hemant Pawar |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Sunil Deshmukh |
| • Member of Parliament | Anandrao Adsul (Shiv Sena) |
| Area | |
| • Metropolis | 121.65 km2 (46.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 343 m (1,125 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Metropolis | 646,801 |
| • Rank | India: 69th Maharashtra: 8th Vidarbha: 2nd |
| • Density | 2,395/km2 (6,200/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,031,100 |
| Demonym(s) | Amravtikar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 444601, and 444602 |
| Telephone code | +91-721 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 27 (for entire Amravati district) |
| Distance from Nagpur | 152 kilometres (94 mi) (land) |
| Distance from Mumbai | 663 kilometres (412 mi) (land) |
| Literacy Rate | 93.03% |
| HDI | Medium |
| Website | amravati |
Amravati (Marathi: अमरावती) 
pronunciation also known as "Ambanagari" is a city in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the 8th most populous metropolitan area in the state. It is the administrative headquarters of the Amravati district. It is also the headquarters of the "Amravati Division" which is one of the six divisions of the state. Among the historical landmarks in the city are the temples of Amba, Shri Krishna and Shri Venkateshwara.
The ancient name of Amravati is "Audumbaravati", in prakrut, "Umbravati". The variant 'Amravati' is the presently accepted name. It is said that Amravati is named for its ancient Ambadevi temple. A mention of Amravati can be found on a stone inscription on the base of the marble statue of God Adinath (Jain God) Rhishabhnath. The statues date back to the year 1097. Govind Maha Prabhu visited Amravati in the 13th century, when Wardha was under the rule of Deogiri's Hindu King (Yadava dynasty). In the 14th century, there was drought and famine in Amravati, so people abandoned Amravati and left for Gujrat and Malwa. Though some locals returned after several years, this resulted in a scanty population. In the 17th century, Magar Aurangpura (today, 'Sabanpura') was allotted for a Jama Masjid by Mughal Aurangzeb. This indicates the existence of a Muslim population. In 1722, Chhattrapati Shahu presented Amravati and Badnera to Ranoji Bhosle; eventually Amravati was known as Bhosle ki Amravati. The city was reconstructed and developed by Ranoji Bhosle after the treaty of Devgaon and Anjangaon Surji and victory over Gavilgad (Fort of Chikhaldara). The British general and author Wellesly camped in Amravati, the place is still known as the 'camp', by Amravati people. Amravati city was founded towards the end of the 18th century. The Union state of Nizam and Bhosle ruled Amravati. They appointed a revenue officer but neglected defence. The Gavilgad fort was conquered by the British on 15 December 1803. Under to the Deogaon treaty, Warhad was presented as a token of the friendship to the Nizam.
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