The Kondapadumati dynasty (కొండపడుమటి) was a medieval Indian dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh. They governed the Kondapadumati or Sallapaschalya vishaya, a region located to the west of the Kondavidu range of hills—hence their name, with "Konda" meaning hill and "padumati" meaning west.[1] This area corresponds to the eastern portion of the Sattenapalle Taluk in the Palnadu district. The dynasty's rule lasted for approximately one and a half centuries, with their capital established at Nadendla, near Chandole, the capital of the Velanati Chodas.[2][3][4]
Initially, the Kondapadumatis served as subordinates to the Eastern Chalukyas and later pledged allegiance to the Chalukya Cholas, while maintaining friendly relations with the Velanati Cholas.[1] They achieved significant military victories and formed marital alliances with the Velanati Chodas. The Kotas are considered a branch of the Kondapadumatis.[5]