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Also known as Venginadu

Vengi or Venginadu (Telugu: వేంగి, ) is a historic region located in present-day Andhra Pradesh, India spread over the Godavari and Krishna river deltas. Its capital was located at Pedavegi, near Eluru. Vengi was a prominent city in ancient and medieval Andhra for nearly seven centuries and served as the capital for several dynasties, including the Salankayanas and the Eastern Chalukyas.

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Contents
  • History
  • Mauryan and Satavahana Period
  • Salankayanas and Vishnukundinas
  • Chalukyas of Vengi
  • Chola Conquest and Influence
  • Later Dynasties
  • Literature and culture
  • References
  • Further reading

Vengi or Venginadu (Telugu: వేంగి, ) is a historic region located in present-day Andhra Pradesh, India spread over the Godavari and Krishna river deltas. Its capital was located at Pedavegi, near Eluru. Vengi was a prominent city in ancient and medieval Andhra for nearly seven centuries and served as the capital for several dynasties, including the Salankayanas and the Eastern Chalukyas.

== History ==

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