History of Tamil Nadu

Ancient Period:

• Sangam Age (3rd BCE -3rd CE): Literary works such as Silappathikaram, Manimekalai were written. Kingships: Cheras (Capital Vanji), Cholas (Uraiyur), Pandyas (Madurai).
• Kalabhra Interregnum (3 rd - 6 th CE): Dark age after which Pallava and Pandya regained their rule.

Basic Overview      

• Date of Formation: June 2, 2014 (The 29th state of India, following the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014).
• Capital: Hyderabad (De Jure - until 2024, common capital during 10 years, according to AP Reorganisation Act). New Capital: These are under development in Amaravati (after 2024).
• Primary Capital: Hyderabad was a 10-year (2014-2024) shared capital.
• Districts: 33 (Originally 10, since increased by extension).
• Major Rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Musi, Manjira, Bhima, Penganga.
• State Bird: Indian Roller (Palapitta).
• State Animal: Spotted Deer (Jinka).
• Name of Tree: Jammi Chettu (Prosopis cineraria).
• Flower of the State: Tangedu (Tanner's Cassia).

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