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Caste found mainly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Velama are a Hindu caste found mainly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The term "Velama" was first recorded for the community in a 17th century inscription
Velama
Indian caste from Andhra Pradesh
Koppula Velama or Koppu Velama is a Telugu caste that inhabits the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. They are primarily found in the Uttarandhra region with
Koppula_Velama
Nayaka ruler of Kalahasti and Vandavasi from 1585 to 1614
Venkatapati Raya (r. 1585–1614). The Kalahasti Nayaks had their origins in the Velama clans of Andhra Pradesh. The city of Chennai (originally called "Chennapatnam")
Damarla_Chennapa_Nayaka
Fifteenth century war between the Bahmani Sultanate and the Vijayanagar empire
occurring in 1406. Led by Tajuddin Firuz Shah, the Bahmani forces, supported by Velama chiefs and the Reddis, launched multiple attacks on the Vijayanagar empire
War of the Goldsmith's Daughter
War_of_the_Goldsmith's_Daughter
Indian politician
constituency for 2019. Uma Sankara Ganesh was born in a Telugu-speaking Koppula Velama family in Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. His native
Petla_Uma_Sankara_Ganesh
Fourteenth century war between Bahmanis and Vijayanagar
Vijayanagar, with 80,000 cavalry and additional forces of Musketeers, subdued the Velama chiefs of Telangana, who had a treaty relationship with the Bahmanis. While
Bahmani–Vijayanagar War (1398)
Bahmani–Vijayanagar_War_(1398)
Castes among Telugu people of southern India
(arranged alphabetically) Brahmin Kamma Kapu/Telaga/Balija Komati Raju Reddy Velama Some communities within these groups are instead classified under other
List_of_Telugu_castes
Battle of Devarkonda
victory and thus Devarkonda became a vassal state of Gajapati Empire. The Velama chief of Devarakonda (in the present-day Telangana region), Gajaravo Tippa
Battle_of_Devarakonda
State in southeastern India
and 34 Scheduled Tribes. Brahmin, Kamma, Kapu, Komati, Raju, Reddy, and Velama communities are classified as forward castes in the state. As per the 2011
Andhra_Pradesh
Title used by Telugu castes
Telugu castes such as the Kapu/Balija, Kamma, Gavara, Golla, Turpu Kapu, Velama, Boya among others use the title. In Rayalaseema and North / Western Tamil
Naidu
Indian politician
second consecutive Rajya Sabha term in 2018. C. M. Ramesh belongs to the Velama community of Kadapa. C. M. Ramesh contested and won the 2024 Elections from
C._M._Ramesh
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1614 to 1615
Sriranga was supported by a faction headed by Yachama Nayaka of Recherla Velama dynasty, one of the Venkata II's loyal viceroys and commanders and Nayak
Sriranga_II
1st chief Minister of Telangana from 2014 to 2023
Chintamadaka, Hyderabad State (present-day Telangana). He is of the Padmanayaka Velama caste. Rao has nine sisters and one elder brother. He attained an MA degree
K._Chandrashekar_Rao
Indian politician (born 1987)
Nimmada village Kotabommali mandal Srikakulam district, belongs to the Velama Community(caste). [citation needed] He married Sravya Bandaru in June 2017
Kinjarapu_Ram_Mohan_Naidu
State in southern India
revolt began in the Nalgonda district against the feudal lords of Reddy and Velama castes. It quickly spread to the Warangal and Bidar districts. Peasant farmers
Telangana
Gajapati emperor from 1434 to 1466
Sikander Khan suppressed the rebel Velama chiefs after occupying Devarakonda. Kapilendra Deva was invited by the Velama chiefs to rescue them from the Bahmani
Kapilendra_Deva
Surname list
Rayalu) is a title used by South Indian Telugu castes such as Kapu/Balija, Velama.[citation needed] Rayudu title is native to Andhra Pradesh state in India
Rayudu
Indian politician
November 2021. Rao was born in Thotapalli village, Karimnagar District in Velama Community Family, to Satyanarayana Rao and Laxmi Bai. His father was a government
T._Harish_Rao
1940s, the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. He belonged to the Velama caste. His father was the chief translator of the Madras Presidency for
K._Sriramulu_Naidu
12th-century battle in Southern India
Malidevaraju was supported by Palanati Brahmanaidu| alias Seelam Brahmanaidu from Velama Caste. The story, as presented in both oral and written narratives, is largely
Battle_of_Palnadu
Military campaign of the Bahmanis in 1423
the king of Vijayanagara, opposed them with a vast army, supported by Velama Chiefs. However, they were repelled from Tungabhadra, and at one point,
Siege_of_Vijayanagara
14th-century Andhra dynasty in the Telangana region, India
Nayakas (not to be confused with Recherla Reddis) also known as Padmanayaka Velamas were a Telangana-Andhra dynasty that wrested power from the Musunuri Nayakas
Recherla_Nayakas
Indian politician
Mabagaam Village in Polaki Mandal Srikakulam district He is Belongs to Velama Community(caste) His four father's are 900 Acres Land Lords His Elder Brother
Dharmana_Prasada_Rao
Indian politician (1957–2012)
Parliament four times. Yerran Naidu was born on 23 February 1957, in a Velama family in Nimmada, a remote village in the Srikakulam district of Andhra
Kinjarapu_Yerran_Naidu
Mandal in Andhra Pradesh, India
district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.It was under Nuzvid Estate from Velama caste.Raja used to live in Vuyyuru fort/kota near ag and Sg college.It is
Vuyyuru_mandal
Hindu caste in South India
representation on unreserved seats with eight MLAs; next only to Reddy and Velama communities. Some members of the community have also ventured into industry
Munnuru_Kapu
Karnata Empire in southern India (1336–1646)
Pegu and Tanasserim. By 1436 the rebellious chiefs of Kondavidu and the Velama rulers were successfully dealt with and had to accept Vijayanagara overlordship
Vijayanagara_Empire
Hindu agrarian caste in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
allies against their common archrivals—the Bahmani sultans and the Recherla Velamas of Rachakonda who had formed an alliance. This political alliance between
Reddy
Hindu caste of South India
(cultivators) branched off into separate communities in the post-Kakatiya period (Velamas, Panta Kapus and Pakanati Kapus—both of whom got labelled Reddys, and Kapus
Kapu_(caste)
Indian politician
in Rajamahendravaram. He is second child for his parents. He belongs to Velama Community (caste). He is son of Adireddy Apparao, a former member of Andhra
Adireddy_Srinivas
Indian ruler's title
Bestha, Boya, Ekari, Gavara, Golla, Kaingi, Kamma, Kapu, Mutracha and Velama. They had migrated from Telugu country during the Vijayanagar rule. Thurston
Nayak_(title)
Caste from South India
situation was favourable. The tradition holds that the Kammas, along with Velamas and Reddis, evolved out of the community of Kapus (cultivators) in the
Kamma_(caste)
Raju, Telugu Caste
Rajus of Andhra as an ex-warrior caste, noted that along with the Kapu and Velama they were ...important communities with considerable political significance
Raju
South Indian kingdom (1325–1448)
Kondavidu to safeguard the kingdom from the regular invasions of Recherla Velama rulers and their Bahamani allies. Another subsidiary branch of the Reddi
Reddi_Kingdom
Military unit
the Four Telugu castes the Telaga or Balija, Kammas, the Razus and the Velamas. The presidency armies, like the presidencies themselves, belonged to the
Madras_Army
List of Asian ethnic groups
Dravidian → Telugu India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Tamil Nadu) Reddy, Velama, Kapu, Raju, Madiga, Mala, Kaikalas, Adi Andhra, Adi Jambava, Vatuka (including
List of contemporary ethnic groups of Asia
List_of_contemporary_ethnic_groups_of_Asia
Indian politician
son of Adireddy Appa Rao, a Member of Legislative Council. She is of the velama community (caste). Adireddy Bhavani contested the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative
Adireddy_Bhavani
Gajapati emperor from 1472 to 1476
districts of the Vijayanagara Empire up to Tanjore and South Arcot. The Velama chief of Devarakonda (in the present-day Telangana region), Gajaravo Tippa
Hamvira_Deva
Neighbourhood in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India
end of the Vijayanagar period when it was the residence of the powerful Velama Damarla family of chieftains. There are also attested European colonies
Poonamallee
Kingdom in Deccan India (1518–1687)
Brahmins. According to another account, these were mainly from the Kamma, Velama, Kapu, and Raju warrior castes. They served as civil revenue officers. After
Golconda_Sultanate
Village in Telangana, India
Just beside the village Rachakonda kingdom established by Padmanayaka Velama kings, The Famous king of Rachakonda Sri. Singhama Bhupala Constructed the
Dandu_Mailaram
Indian nobleman and politician
from 1887 . He belonged to the royal Velugoti Dynasty of the Padmanayaka Velamas. He is known to have reformed and encouraged education during his tenure
Rajagopala_Krishna_Yachendra
One without the first 3 fetters in Buddhism
Translated by Thera, Piyadassi. dhammatalks.org. 1999 – via Access to Insight. "Velama Sutta" (PDF). The Dharmafarers. Translated by Tan, Piya. 2005. Archived
Sotāpanna
Queen regnant of the Kakatiya Kingdom from 1262 to 1289
during Rudrama's reign. New chiefs, such as Reddis of Gona family and the Velamas, emerged as the important generals during her time. Notable subordinates
Rudrama_Devi
Northern part of Chennai city
Francis Day for the East India Company and Damera Venkata Nayaka a Padmanyaka Velama ruler for the Vijayanagar Empire. The construction of a small fort was started
North_Chennai
Indian politician
from Pakki village in Bobbili mandal, Vizianagaram district. He belongs to Velama caste. His father Surapu Naidu is a farmer. He studied intermediate(plus
S._V._China_Appala_Naidu
Indian politician (born 1968)
constituency. Karimnagar was traditionally considered a stronghold of the Velama caste, however, Kamalakar who hails from the Other Backward Class (OBC)
Gangula_Kamalakar
Indian politician (1922-1999)
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Jalagam Vengala Rao belonged to the Padmanayaka Velama community. He was born in Soperu village, Rajam mandal, Vizianagaram district
Jalagam_Vengala_Rao
Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1586 to 1614
lost earlier by his predecessor. Kasturi Ranga Nayaka, a scion of Recherla Velama dynasty was sent to check the combined armies of the Sultanates. The Hindu
Venkatapati_Raya
Dravidian ethnic group
Kapu/Balija, Kamma, Brahmin, Raju, Komati, Boya, Devanga, Padmasali, Bhatraju, velama, Goud, Mala, Madiga, Jangam, Kuruba, Relli and Vaddera Telugu is the third
Telugu_people
District of Andhra Pradesh in India
community, the Vasireddi family of Kamma community and the Manik Rao family of Velama community were prominent Zamindar families in the present day Guntur district
Guntur_district
South Indian dynasty (1163–1323)
control of numerous families from communities such as the Reddies and Velamas. As early as 1330, Musunuri Nayaks who served as army chiefs for Kakatiya
Kakatiya_dynasty
in his second stint. He was married. Singh, S. Harpal (1 April 2004). "Velamas call the shots here". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 December
J._V._Narsing_Rao
Indian politician
software business.[1] He belongs to Koppula Velama community and the constituency has a sizeable population of Velama community members. Rao contested in 2009
Kadubandi_Srinivasa_Rao
General of Bobbili
15th descendant of the Rajas of Venkatagiri, who belongs to Padmanayaka Velama clan. The town was originally named "Pedda-Puli" ("The Big Tiger") after
Tandra_Paparayudu
to be under the control of the Reddy dynasty for 300 years. Later, the Velama kings, Nandavani, Kallur and Gudluru dynasties ruled this fort. After the
Khammam_Fort
District of Telangana in India
dynasties) Musunuri Nayakas Recherla Padmanayakas (Rachakonda & Devarakonda Velamas) Bahamanis Qutub Shahis Mughals Asaf Jahis The district was formed in 1978
Ranga_Reddy_district
Indian politician
mandal Srikakulam district He is fourth Son for his Parents He is belongs to Velama community(caste).He is the brother of Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu and uncle of
Kinjarapu_Atchannaidu
Type of caste
Among other peasant castes, the Velama, and Kapu communities hold considerable political significance, with Velamas dominant in northern Telangana and
Dominant_caste
Hindu caste in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
dominant castes of Srikakulam district along with Turpu Kapu and Polinati Velama. Kālingas form around 10 percent of the total population of former Srikakulam
Kalingi
Historical Chola king who ruled over southern India
The identity of Durjaya remains unknown, though the inscriptions of the Velamas and the chiefs of these dynasties unequivocally state that they belong
Karikala
Municipal Corporation in Tamil Nadu, India
Varadharaja Perumal Temple. In the 15th century, Kanchipuram was invaded by the Velama Nayaks in 1437, the Gajapati kingdom in 1463–1465 and 1474–75 and the Bahmani
Kanchipuram
Indian politician
from Medak district. Rao was born at Siddipet to M. Bhagavantha Rao in Velama caste. He earned a B.Sc. degree at Siddipet Degree College, completed a
Raghunandan_Rao
Indian Hindu Brahmin subcaste
power with the zamindars many of whom were not Brahmins at all but Kammas, Velama and Rajus. This structure of competition was evidently not created ex nihilo
Deshastha_Brahmin
Indian politician
contest as an independent candidate. Devi is from Srikakulam. She is from Velama community. After her husband, Gunda Appala Suryanarayana's, she entered
Gunda_Lakshmi_Devi
Indian caste
hierarchy, Balijas hold a high position along with Kammas, Reddis and Velamas. they also served as military generals (Nayakas) and warriors under the
Balija
Zamindari Estate
typewriter in Telugu. The Zamindars of this estate belonged to the Padma Nayaka Velama Stock. This family traces its origin to the Venkatagiri royal family. One
Pithapuram_Estate
Indian historical title
emperors (Chhatrapatis) to Marathas, Hatkar-Dhangars, Vanjaris, Kolis Reddys, Velamas, Deshastha Brahmins, Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhus, Chitpavan Brahmins
Deshmukh
Rulers of Tamil Nadu (1529–1736)
History of Thirumalai Nayak. Ennes Publications. p. 82. Kamma, Gavarai, Padma Velama and Kambalathar are the Telugu speaking communities. Gavarais are also called
Madurai_Nayak_dynasty
Military and political dynasty in medieval Telangana
and distinguished from the other family of the same name belonging to the Velama chiefs. Eaton, Richard Maxwell (2014). Power, memory, architecture : contested
Recherla_Reddis
Fort in Andhra Pradesh, India
accompanied by Peddarayadu, the 15th scion of the Rajas of Venkatagiri, of Velama community and the ancestor of the Raja of Bobbili, and Pusapati Madhava
Bobbili_Fort
Division of the ''Taishō Tripiṭaka''
pleasures to end the cycle of suffering. Parallel to the Pāli AN 9(20) Velāma. Equivalent to the Madhyamāgama 155, Ekottarāgama 27(3), and T73 and T74
Āgama_Section
Hindu community in South India
the medieval era, many Nayakas belonged to Telaga community along with Velamas and Balijas. In the late medieval era, Telagas led the right-hand caste
Telaga
Indian politician
late father Venku Naidu and his wife Ramanamma were farmers. He is from Velama community. He studied intermediate (plus two) at G. J. College, Devarapalli
Budi_Mutyala_Naidu
Indian caste organisation
sought to draw other communities such as the Patidars, Marathas, Kudumbars, Velama, Vokkaliga, Khandayat, Kamboj, under the umbrella of the Kurmi name. This
All India Kurmi Kshatriya Mahasabha
All_India_Kurmi_Kshatriya_Mahasabha
Indian politician
the Narsipatnam seat in the 2024 Assembly election. Patrudu was born in Velama family at Narsipatnam in the erstwhile Visakhapatnam district. He did his
Chintakayala_Ayyanna_Patrudu
Malaysians of Telugu descent
mainly non-Brahmin Hindus from the Kamma, Reddy, Gavara, Kapu (Telaga), Velama, Chakali, and Mangali castes. Another recruitment centre was Nagapattinam
Malaysian_Telugus
Indian politician
Assembly constituency. Kumari hails from Srungavarapukota and belongs to Velama caste. She married Balaji Appala Ramprasad, a farmer. She completed her
Kolla_Lalitha_Kumari
Indian politician, academic (1915–2003)
son of Meka Venkatadri Appa Rao, a Zamindar (landlord), and was born in a Velama family in Nuzvid, Krishna district. His father was the Raja of Vuyyur, Nuzvid
Meka_Rangaiah_Appa_Rao
Mughal Governor
by the end of the year to Eluru again. Mubariz Khan targeted the rising Velama House. He forced two brothers Appa Rao and Subbanna Rao to pay their arrears
Mubariz_Khan
Sub-census village in Telangana, India
The village was established in the late 19th century. It was named after velama dora Madhava Rayudu. It has several temples dedicated to Hanuman, Mutyallamma
Madhavarayunigudem
9th Chief Justice of India
the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. He was born into a Velama family at Rajamahendravaram on the banks of Godavari River in present day
Koka_Subba_Rao
Maharaja of the Kakatiya Kingdom from 1289 to 1323
Velugoṭivāri-Vamṣavāli, which states that two Kakatiya commanders — the Velama chief Vena and Potugamti Maili — destroyed the pride of the Turushkas (Turkics
Prataparudra
Indian trading community
Forward Castes comprise the Brahmin, Kapus, Kamma, Reddys, Komati, Kshatriya, Velama... Naidu, Thalapaneni Subramanyam (1990). Growth and Development of Tirumala-Tirupati
Komati_(caste)
District of Andhra Pradesh in India
The Reddis of Addanki, Koppula Telagas of Pithapuram and the Recharla Velamas of Rachakonda actively helped him. Warangal was liberated and Telugu land
East_Godavari_district
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1377 to 1404
river Krishna, which would eventually lead to fights in Telangana with the Velamas of Rachakonda. Harihara II took advantage of the death of Mujahid Bahmani
Harihara_II
Madras Presidency estate in Andhra Pradesh, India
(Act 26 of 1948). They belonged to the Velugoti Dynasty of the Padmanayaka Velama caste. Notable rulers include Rajagopala Krishna Yachendra (1857–1916).
Venkatagiri_estate
Dynasty of Gingee, India (1509–1649)
History of Thirumalai Nayak. Ennes Publications. p. 82. Kamma, Gavarai, Padma Velama and Kambalathar are the Telugu speaking communities. Gavarais are also called
Nayaks_of_Gingee
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1632 to 1642
region was under the control of the Damerla Venkatadri Nayakudu, a Recherla Velama Nayak of Kalahasti and Vandavasi. Venkatadri Nayakudu was son of Damerla
Peda_Venkata_Raya
currently, formerly, and soon to be broadcast by the Arutz HaYeladim. Al Mali VeLama (על מלי ולמה) Alifim (אליפים) Deus (דאוס) Eilat (אילת) Elisha (אלישע) Etz
List of programs broadcast by Arutz HaYeladim
List_of_programs_broadcast_by_Arutz_HaYeladim
Indian nobleman and politician
Venkatagiri. He belonged to the royal Velugoti Dynasty of the Padmanayaka Velamas. The Installation ceremony occurred on 1 February 1917. It was attended
Govinda_Krishna_Yachendra
Vinukonda, Kumbum, and Kacharlakota in the Darsi region. At Kacharlakota, the Velama chiefs Velugoti Kasturi Ranga Nayaka and Moodna Chinna were stationed with
Siege_of_Kondavidu
Sultan of the Bahmani Sultanate from 1458 to 1461
appointment, he began a rebellion, supported by his father Jalal Khan and local Velama chiefs. The rebels began a march towards Golconda. Humayun proceeded to
Humayun_Shah
People who emigrated from Tamil Nadu
emigrants such as Kaikadis of Maharashtra, Thigalas, Hebbars of Karnataka, Velamas of Northern Andhra, Chittys of Malaysia, and few sections of Sri Lankan
Tamil_Nadu_diaspora
Mandal in Andhra Pradesh, India
literacy rate is 53.62%. Tuni (Municipality) Chamavaram Chepuru Tetagunta Velama Kothuru Suravaram Kathipudi "Villages & Towns in Tuni Mandal of East Godavari
Tuni_mandal
Last war between the Bahmanis and Vijayanagar
against Vijayanagara in 1423, Ahmad Shah I Wali proceeded to subjugate the Velama chiefs of Telangana, who had aided Vijayanagara in their war against the
Bahmani–Vijayanagar War (1443)
Bahmani–Vijayanagar_War_(1443)
Village in Andhra Pradesh, India
transport bus station. The major communities in the village are Pollinati Velama and Devanga (weavers). Tilaru village is a Grama panchayat. It contains
Tilaru
Indian politician (1866–1928)
Party following his death. Ramarayaningar belonged to Telugu Padmanayaka Velama community. His early education and rearing was in the Calamur family, in
Panaganti_Ramarayaningar
Topic in linguistic Indian history
as the employment of predominantly Telugu Nayaks (Kamma, Balija, Boya, Velama and Reddy people) for revenue collection throughout the empire also supported
Origin of the Vijayanagara Empire
Origin_of_the_Vijayanagara_Empire
Indian politician (1909–1985)
in Achampatti village of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. He belongs to the Velama community, whose family has been involved in agriculture. Rajaram Naidu
K._Rajaram_Naidu
travel, tourism, insurance
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