Velanati Chodas
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Velanati Durjayas | |
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1076–1216 | |
Capital | Chandole, Kammanadu |
Religion | Hinduism |
Government | Monarchy |
History | |
• Established | 1076 |
• Disestablished | 1216 |
Velanati Chodas or Velanati Durjayas were a dynasty who ruled over parts of the
district.During its peak the chiefs also ruled area of Venginadu, the land between Krishna and Godavari rivers. They claimed descendant from
History
Rajendra Choda I died in the same year and
Decline
While glory of Velanati Chodas continued during the next two kings
The last great king in the dynasty is Pruthviswara. He ruled from Pithapuram and made several attempts to regain land and lost prestige. When kakatiyas were fighting against the Yadavas, he recovered the Velanadu. However starting from 1201 AD, he lost to Kakatiyas and their subjects Nellore Chodas and was slain in a battle with Ganapatideva of Kakatiyas in 1207 AD. His son Rajendra Choda III made further attempts and lost entire kingdom to Ganapatideva.
Rulers
- Gonka I (1076–1108)
- Rajendra Choda I (1108–1132)
- Gonka II (1132–1161)
- Rajendra Choda I (1161–1181)
- Gonka III (1181–1186)
- Pruthviswara (1186–1207)
- Rajendra Choda III (1207–1216)
Culture
The region was between Krishna and Godavari rivers. According to Keyurabahu Charitram, the region witnessed prosperity and plenty. According to Palanati Charitra, war sports including cockfighting were popular. It had opulent city markets.
Religion
The region during this period witnessed both
References
- ^ Ranga, N. G. (1971). Kakatiya Nayaks: Their Contribution to Dakshinapath's Independence, 1300-1370 A.D. Indian Peasant Institute.
- South Indian Inscriptions - http://www.whatisindia.com/inscriptions/