The present study will look into different parameters and paradigms of famines and agrarian conditions in Andhra Pradesh. The present book study and analyse the historical factors for the occurrence of repeated drought and famines in Rayalaseema and to analyse the factors responsible for the failure of monsoons change of climate conditions and distress of farming community. It also analyse the impact of famines on the socio, economic and cultural life of the people of Rayalaseema and to evaluate and assess the overall development and further initiatives for the betterment of Rayalaseema. With maps, b/w illus., Bibliography, andIndex.