Machilipatnam,
District:
Krishna
State:
Andhra Pradesh
Country:
India
Languages Spoken:
Telgu
Best Time To Visit:
October To March
Long Distance Code:
+91-8672
Importance:
Famous for Kalamkari paintings and a commercial sea port
Area:
0
Location:
In Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh
Description:
Machilipatnam is a district administrative headquarters, a railroad terminus, and an important educational centre of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. This place with its rich history has found a coveted place in the historical map of India. It was a flourishing seaport on the east coast during the time of the Satavahanas and in the 17th century AD, it was a centre of French, British, and Dutch trade.
Machilipatnam was a commercial port of importance. It is one of the earliest known British settlements in the subcontinent of India. Machlipatnam derived its name owing to the construction of a gateway to the town decorated with eyes of a fish. This place is famous for Kalamkari printing. It has a carpet-weaving industry; other products include rice, oilseed, and scientific instruments.
Machilipatnam was a commercial port of importance. It is one of the earliest known British settlements in the subcontinent of India. Machlipatnam derived its name owing to the construction of a gateway to the town decorated with eyes of a fish. This place is famous for Kalamkari printing. It has a carpet-weaving industry; other products include rice, oilseed, and scientific instruments.
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