During the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE, Nagarjunakonda was the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty that ruled after the Satavahanas and its name is supposedly derived from the 2nd century Mahayana preacher who spread Buddhism in the region. This historic Buddhist town is situated in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh and is believed to have around 30 viharas for use by Buddhist monks and students who travelled from afar. These sites were relocated from its original place after it was submerged once the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam was built. The site lies close to another town of archaeological importance, Amaravathi, and is known to be one of the richest Buddhist sites in India. Known as Sri Parvatha in the ancient ages, Nagarjunakonda is in the middle of the reservoir in Nagarjuna Sagar Dam. Nagarjunakonda was once a busy town that catered to numerous Buddhist monks who travelled all over the subcontinent. The universities and monasteries at the site also welcomed numerous students travelling from China, Sri Lanka, Bengal and Gandhara.

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