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The Penna River, also called Pennar, Penneru, or Pinakini, is a river of southern India. It rises in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka, flows east through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, passes the Gandikota gorge and historic fort, and reaches the Bay of Bengal near Nellore. The river is about 597 kilometres long, and its basin supports irrigation in a region where rainfall is seasonally variable. Its course is therefore relevant to both agriculture and the landscape of the Eastern Ghats.
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Where does the Penna River flow?
The Penna River, also called Pennar, Penneru, or Pinakini, flows through southern India. It passes through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh before reaching the Bay of Bengal near Nellore.
Where does the Penna River begin?
The river rises in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka. From there it flows generally eastward through the Deccan region.
What historic site is associated with the Penna River?
The river passes through the Gandikota gorge, which is also associated with the historic Gandikota fort. The gorge is one of the best-known landscapes along the river's course.
Is the Penna River also called Pennar?
Yes. Pennar, Penneru, and Pinakini are alternative names for the same southern Indian river. Different names are used across regional and linguistic contexts.
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