Machilipatnam

                                  

It Is A City Of Krishna District Of Andhra Pradesh Of The Indian State, It Is Also Known As Masulipatnam Or Bandar. This City Is The  Administrative Headquarters For Krishna District, It Is A Municipal Corporation. From The 16th-Century Machilipatnam Ancient Port Is Served As Settlement Of European Traders, In The Seventeenth Century, It Was The Most Trading Post For British, Dutch, And French.

Machilipatnam Port Is Situated On Southeastern Or Coromandel Cost Of India, A Lightweight Cotton Cloth Was Traded By Greeks From This Town Port, Muslin Is The Main Source Of Income For The People Living In The Town, From The 15th To 17th Centuries, This Port Is Served As The Principal Seaport For The Golconda Kingdom.

Climate Of Machilipatnam

Due To Southwest Monsoon, This Area Gets Most Of Its Annual Rainfall, It Has A Tropical Grassy Plain With Hot Summers And Moderate Winters,

Arts And Handicrafts In Machilipatnam

There Are Many Handicrafts Among Them KALAMKARI Is The Most Emerging Art Form Of Textile.

Kalamkari Is Handcrafted Dyed Block-Painting Of A Fabric, This Textile Is Mainly Produced At Pedana Village Near Bandar At Present Only Masulipatnam And Srikalahasti Kalamkari Are In Existence. Kalamkari Textile Produced In This Area Exported To Overseas Markets.

Another Handcraft Saw In This Area Was Boat Building And Fishing. Through These Many People Living In The Port Area Leading Their Livelihoods.

It Is Famous For Imitation Jewellery Which Is Known As "CHILAKALAPUDI JEWELLERY"

                                

Famous People Of Machilipatnam

Pingali Venkayya- Freedom Fighter

Nalluri Moses Mohan- Best Teacher In Ap Who Wins First National Award Winner

Mutnuri Krishna Rao- Journalist, Freedom Fighter

UG Krishnamurthy- Great Philosopher

Delicious Dishes

In Machilipatnam A Wide Range Of Seafood Is Available Because Of The Presence Of  Seashore Items Like A Variety Of Fishes, Crabs, And Snails Are Available, And Another Famous Delicious Sweet Dish Known For Laddu Which Is Also Known As “Bandar Laddu”