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The struggle for a separate Telangana and the formation of the state — a high-yield quick reference for competitive exams.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1956 | Hyderabad State merged with Andhra to form Andhra Pradesh; Gentlemen's Agreement signed |
| 1969 | First major Telangana agitation ("Jai Telangana" movement) for a separate state |
| 2001 | Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) formed by K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) |
| 2009 | KCR's fast-unto-death; Centre announces the start of the statehood process (9 Dec 2009) |
| 2013 | Union Cabinet approves the formation of Telangana |
| 2014 | Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 passed by Parliament |
| 2 June 2014 | Telangana becomes the 29th state of India |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Formation date | 2 June 2014 (celebrated as Telangana Formation Day) |
| 29th state of India | Carved out of Andhra Pradesh |
| First Chief Minister | K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) |
| First Governor | E. S. L. Narasimhan |
| Capital | Hyderabad (joint capital with AP for up to 10 years) |
| Enabling law | Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 |