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When did Hyderabad stop serving as the capital of Andhra Pradesh?

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Map highlighting the Indian state of Telangana in orange, with its capital Hyderabad marked, set within the broader context of India and neighboring countries in South Asia. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, such as the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, are also labeled. — Telangana Telangana.

Hyderabad ceased to serve as the capital of Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2024.1

Following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, which led to the creation of Telangana state, it was agreed that Hyderabad would serve as the joint capital for both states for a transitional period of 10 years. Upon the conclusion of this period, Hyderabad became the capital solely of Telangana, and Amaravati was subsequently designated as the capital of Andhra Pradesh.213