In the course of surfing the web to find the origin of Rajapalayam,I came across Bunts,Yadavs,Balijas,kammas,reddys,rajus and several others claiming royal roots!A few facts for their reflection!
Narasa's son Vira Narasimha Raya wanted his son to be king,and asked his minister Thimmarasu to murder his brother Krishna Deva Raya and bring his eyes as proof of the execution!
Thimmarasu produced goat's eyes instead and saved KD Raya,who later blinded him believing his hand behind the poisoning of his son!The Pusapati Gajapathis of Vizianagar are believed to have done it,as revenge for their own loss!Their princess Jaganmohini married to Krishna Deva Raya attempted to kill him to avenge the murder of her brother!
Thimmarasu spent his oldage begging in Thirupathi!A reward for a lifetime of loyal service to Vijayanagar!
Achyutha Raya's son and brother were murdered and he himself was held prisoner by his brother in law Salakam Thimmaraju,who went mad when he lost the battle for succession, blinded the royal elephants,cut off their tails in a rage,before killing himself.
Aliya Rama Raya held the last Thuluva emperor Sadasiva Raya in prison,and ruled as his regent.His brother Thirumala Raya executed him.
Jagga Raya massacred the entire royal family in Vellore!Every ascension to the throne was preceded by a bloodbath.Brother killing brother,cousins killing each other,uncle killing nephew,grandson killing grand parents!The same was the case in all the Nayak kingdoms and the Palayams.We only need to recall the gruesome murder of Rani Mangammal by her own grandson,whose regent she was,till the infant could grow into an adult.
I have this question for all the claimants to Royalty!Why would you want such criminal ancestry?A bigger brigand was a prince,a lesser one was a zamindar!What pride could you have in being distantly related to one,or belonging to the clan.!Removed by time,we are blinded by glamour,and fail to realise,all that bitter struggle was to lay hands on the revenue,collected from the farm labour who toiled.No different from the elections our politicians fight,only more gruesome!
Rajus ( The Telugu speaking Kshatriyas) claim that they are descendants of Four Dynasties that ruled the Telugu land. These FOUR Dynasties are : a) PARICHEDIS ( Guhila , Vishnukundin Clan ) b) KOTA/ DHARANI KOTA ( Kubja Vishnuvardhana , Eastern Chalukya Clan ) c) KAKATI/KAKATIYA ( Karikala Chola, Kakati Prola Raju Clan). d) VARNATA ( Aditya chola, Varnata Rajendra Chola /Rajendra Choda Clan). Information available on this topic in Telugu book " Andhra Samsthanamulu - Sahitya Poshana" published by Andhra University. This book was published form of Ph.D thesis submitted by Dr. Thoomati Donappa ( Former Vice Chancellor of Telugu University). Another reference book on this subject is " Sri Andhra Kshatriya Vamsa Ratnakaram" by Budharaju Varahalaraju. Also ' KSHATRIYANVAYAMANJUSHA' by Sri. Duvvuri Jagannadha Sharma
ReplyDeletePARICHCHEDIS ( ' Vashishta' is their Gothram/ Gothra ) :
(King Raghu - Lava - Guhila - Parichchedi Sri Deva Varma Maharaja Clan)
"The Maha Parichchedis belonging to Vashishta gotra mentioned as one of the four important sects among Rachavaru - Andhra Kshatriyas even to this day"
- page 187 'History of Andhra Country' 1000AD-1500AD by Yashoda Devi. Book published by Gyan Publishing House.
Vizianagaram 'Poosapati ( Pusapati)' Rulers are direct descendants of the King Madhava Varma.
. Peddapuram ( East Godavari) 'Vatsavayi' Kings, Gudimetta ' Chagi ( Saagi) ' rulers,Kota Ramachandrapuram (Near Kakinada) 'Kakarlapudi' Zamindars,Thettu ( Nellore district) 'Vegendla ( Vezella)' Zamindars , Anakaplle (Vizag) Saagi/ Sagi rulers ( Payakarao was their title)belong to this clan only. All Vashishta Gothra Rajus ( Telugu speaking Kshatriyas) belong to this clan.
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About RAJUS ( the Telugu speaking Kshatriyas)
ReplyDeleteUnlike other Telugu community people, the Telugu Kshatriyas (Rajus) have Rishi Gothras and Raja Pravaras also ( which indicate/describe their Royal lineage).
Rishi Pravara indicates to which Rishi ( Sage) disciples they have been.
Raja Pravara indicates to which Royal Race or lineage they belong.
At Rajus' ceremonies the Brahmins and Bhatrajus/Bhattus ( Bards / Minstrels ) recite their Rishi and Raja Pravaras.
Rajus have four Gothras ( Vashishta, Dhananjaya, Koundinya and Kashyapa). The ' Pashupati' Gothra which is seen among the Rayalaseema and Nellore Rajus could be synonym of Koundinya Gothra. . 'Surname' plays important role in Telugus' culture. Surname and Gothra both are equally important. Because some surnames are common in all the castes and in some cases Gothras are also common.
But usually Gothra and Surname combination of a caste person need not be the same of other caste person.
Rajus claim that they are descendants of Four Dynasties that ruled the Telugu land.
These 4 Dynasties are :
a) PARICHEDIS ( Guhila , Vishnukundin Clan )
b) KOTA/ DHARANI KOTA ( Kubja Vishnuvardhana , Eastern Chalukya Clan )
c) KAKATI/KAKATIYA ( Karikala Chola, Kakati Prola Raju Clan).
d) VARNATA ( Aditya chola, Varnata Rajendra Chola /Rajendra Choda Clan).
Information available on this topic in Telugu book " Andhra Samsthanamulu - Sahitya Poshana" published by Andhra University. This book was published form of Ph.D thesis submitted by Dr. Thoomati Donappa ( Former Vice Chancellor of Telugu University).
Another reference book on this subject is " Sri Andhra Kshatriya Vamsa Ratnakaram" by Budharaju Varahalaraju.
Another Telugu language book ' KSHATRIYANVAYAMANJUSHA' by Sri. Duvvuri Jagannadha Sharma.
In fact there are several references/ refrence books available on this subject.
AFTER FALL OF THE DYNASTIES PARICHCHEDI, KOTA/ DHARANI KOTA, VARNATA, SAAGI, EASTERN CHALUKYA, KAKATIYA etc. the Rajus emerged as Zamindars .
RAJU ( Telugu Kshatriya ) ZAMINDARIS / ESTSATES :
• Charmahal / Mogalthur : Kalidindi ( Koundinya Gothra)
• Golugonda : Bhupathiraju clan ( Dhananjaya Gothra)
• Kota Uratla-Thangedu ( East Godavari) : Saagi / Sagi ( Vashishta Gothra)
• Ongole : Mandapati ( Kashyapa Gothra)
• Padmanabham : Saagi/ Sagi clan (Vashishta Gothra)
• Peddapuram : Vatsavayi / Vatsavaya ( Vashishta Gothra)
• Rajamundry : Pusapati /Poospati (Vashishta Gothra)
• Ramachandrapuram ( Kota Ramachandra Puram) : Kakarlapudi ( Vashishta Gothra)
• Tanuku ( West Godavari) : Uppalapati ( Kasyapa gothra ),
but later this zamindari was trasferred to Mullapudi ( Kamma caste) family.
• TUNI , East Godavari : Dantuluri ( Dhananjaya Gothra)
• Vizianagaram : Pusapati / Poosapati ( Vashishta Gothra)
• Thettu ( Nellore district) : Vezendla/ Vejella ( Vashishta Gothra)
• Thoyyeru ,Koppuram : Nallaparaju ( Dhananjaya gothra)
And others like Moida ( Penumatsa, Dhananjaya Gothra),Karvetinagar ( Chittoor District near Tirupati), Owk ( Cuddapah Dist.), Anegondi ( Karnataka) ……… and many more.