This dynasty was a branch of the Chalukyas of Badami.
Sultan Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of the dynasty, served the Bahmanis faithfully and was appointed governor of Telangana in A.D.1496.
Andhras had also long cherished demand for the formation of Visalandhra, since the people of Hyderabad State were unanimous in their demand for the trifurcation of their State.
Andhra Pradesh is the fourth largest and fifth most-populated state in India.
The Andhra of yore was part of the kingdom of the Maurya Emperors Chandragupta and Ashok.
This dynasty was ended on January 23, 1565 when Ramraja the last ruler of the reign, was defeated at Talikota by the unified forces of the Shahi Sultans.