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What agreement was made about Hyderabad after Telangana was created?

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Andhra Pradesh View of Kolleru Lake, northeastern Andhra Pradesh, India.

When Telangana was created as a separate state in 2014, it was agreed that Hyderabad would serve as the joint capital for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period of 10 years. Following the expiration of this term, Hyderabad became the sole capital of Telangana. Consequently, as of June 2024, Hyderabad ceased to be the capital of Andhra Pradesh, and the state designated Amaravati as its capital.12