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Velanati Durjayas | |
|---|---|
| 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 Andhra Pradesh in the 12th century. They were Vassals of Later Cholas and Western Chalukyas and ruled over the region of Kammanadu in modern Guntur district.
During its peak the chiefs also ruled area of Venginadu, the land between Krishna and Godavari rivers. They claimed descendant from Durjaya, a descendant of Karikala Chola so they were also called as Durjayas of Velanadu. Rajendra Choda II had assumed the title " Durjayakulaprakasa ".[1]
- ^ Ranga, N. G. (1971). Kakatiya Nayaks: Their Contribution to Dakshinapath's Independence, 1300-1370 A.D. Indian Peasant Institute.