Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, came into being, fulfilling the long-cherished dream of the people of Nellore district, re-christened Potti Sriramulu Nellore district since 2008, by G.O.Ms. No. 89, Higher Education (U.E.II) Department, dated 25.06.2008. This GO makes history in the field of Higher Education in Andhra Pradesh since it paves the way for the establishment six new Universities in six districts in Andhra Pradesh. Nellore finds mention in Dongalasani epigraph of 1160 AD. The name is said to have been derived from ‘Nelli’ trees (Perma Latifolia) which were abundant in the region. The name Nellore has a Tamil origin as well. ‘Nellu’ in Tamil means paddy, indicating that the place is known for its rich harvest of paddy. Hence Nellore was also known as Dhanyapuri.

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Nellore has a rich and varied history of the confluence of cultures. Historical evidence shows through some Jaina vestiges in and around Nellore that in Kanuparthypadu and Krishnapatnam, apart from a number of other places, Jainalayas and pallis (monasteries) were found, as evidenced from a record of Kulottunga III (1178-1226 AD). Nellore is referred to also as Palli Vikrama Simhapuri. It is interesting to note that Vardhamana Jaina’s lanchana(emblem) was Simha, the lion.

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