It was developed as a hybrid variety of 'Dasheri' and 'Neelum' by Dr. Pijush Kanti Majumdar at the Indian Agriculture Research Institute in Delhi.

Since then this mango has been introduced to farms and orchards across India.

Amrapali Mango was first planted in West Bengal in Chakdaha, Nadia district.

The tree is a dwarf, regular-bearer, with clusters of small-sized fruits.

Its flesh is a deep orange-red and contains approximately 2.5–3.0 times more β carotene content than other commercial varieties of mango.