HISTORY OF REDDY KINGS
The Telugu term "REDDY " , whose earlier forms were " Raddi ", " Rattodi ", and " Rattakudi ", linked to the Sanskrit term " Rashtrakuta ", was used for village headmen, who were responsible for organizing the cultivation of the agricultural lands. . of the villages and collecting taxes. From the seventh century, some of the members of the Rattakudi families had important posts in the administration of the kingdoms. A copperplate record mentioned the grandfather of the founder of the dynasty as a Sainya Nayaka , a commander of the forces.
The Reddy kings ruled coastal and central Andhra for over a hundred years from 1325 to 1448. At its maximum extent, the Reddy kingdom stretched from Cuttack, Orissa to the north, Kanchi to the south and Srisailam to the west. The initial capital of the kingdom was Addanki . Later, it was moved to Kondavidu and a subsidiary branch was established at Rajahmundry . The Reddys were known for their fortifications. Two major hill forts , one at Kondapalli , 20 km north west of Vijayawada and another at Kondavidu about 30 km west of Guntur stand testimony to the fort building skill of the Reddy kings. The forts of Bellamkonda , Vinukonda and Nagarjunakonda in the Palnadu region were also part of the Reddy kingdom. The dynasty remained in power until the middle of the 15th century.
Prolaya Reddy: The Reddy dynasty (1325-1353 CE) was established in southern India. The first king of the Reddy dynasty, described himself as one of the four varnas that emerged from the shoulders of Maha Vishnu. The initial capital of the kingdom was Addanki. Later it was moved to Kondaveedu and subsequently to Rajahmundry. Commissioned major repairs to the Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swami temple, and had a flight of steps built from the Krishna river to the temple. Sri Maha Vishnu temple at Ahobilam also repaired. The restoration of peace starting with his reign brought about a revival of literature and the arts. Errana is legendary poet writer who translated part of the Maha Bharata was lived during his period.
Anavota Reddy (1353-1364 CE) : Was the successor of Prolaya Vema Reddy.
Anavema Reddy (1364-1386 CE) : Was the brother of Anavota Reddy. He liberated Rajahmundry from the Muslims and razed down a Mazar which was built on top of a Hindu Temple.
Kumaragiri (Komaragiri) Reddy (1386-1402 CE) : Was the son of Anavota Reddy. Kataya Vema Reddy, the Senapathi of Anavota Reddy and the brother-in-law of Kumaragiri Reddy, and Pedakomati Vema Reddy always indulged in internal squabbles. Kumaragiri Reddy had two daughters, Anitally and Hariharamba.
Kataya Vema Reddy (1395-1414 CE):Suppressed the revolt in Rajamahendravaram and ruled it for 19 years. Harihara. Rayalu, the ruler of Vijayanagara empire, married his daughter Hariharamba to Kataya Vema Reddy on hearing about his valour. He fought many wars with Pedakomati Vema Reddy. He had a son.
Allada Reddy (1414-1423 CE):Ruled on behalf of the young Komaragiri Reddy who was only 10 years old at the time. Allada Reddy managed to fend off Pedakomati Reddy twice, and made peace treaties with Vijayanagar and Kalinga.
Veerabhadra Reddy (1423-1448 CE): Succeeded to the kingdom of Rajamahendravaram. Devaraya II of Vijayanagara came to the support of the Reddy kings against the Gajapathis of Orissa.
Gona Buddha Reddy : Lived during the 13th century so actually belonged to the Kakatiya period. He is famous for his Ranganatha Ramayanam .
K. Lakshmi Narasimha Reddy
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