Vijayawada, also known by its colonial name Bezawada, is the second largest city and a major commercial hub in the Andhra Pradesh state …Vijayawada, also known by its colonial name Bezawada, is the second largest city and a major commercial hub in the Andhra Pradesh state of India. The city forms an integral part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is situated on the banks of the Krishna River, flanked by the Eastern Ghats and the scenic Indrakeeladri Hills.