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Velanati Durjayas | |
|---|---|
| 1076–1216 | |
| Capital | Chandole, Velanadu |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Government | Monarchy |
| History | |
• Established | 1076 |
• Disestablished | 1216 |
The Velanati Chodas, also known as the Velanati Durjayas and Velanadu chiefs, were a Telugu dynasty that ruled parts of Andhra Pradesh in the 12th century. They served as tributaries to the Later Cholas and the Western Chalukyas, governing the region of Kammanadu in erstwhile Guntur district.
At the height of their power, the Velanati Chodas also ruled over Venginadu, the region between the Krishna and Godavari rivers. They were Telugu speakers and claimed descent from Durjaya, a legendary chieftain of ancient Andhra, which earned them the title Durjayas of Velanadu. Rajendra Choda II, one of their rulers, assumed the title "Durjayakulaprakasa."[1] Since they owed allegiance to the Later Cholas, they added "Choda" to their names as an honorific.[2]
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