Gonka I

Gonka I was a Telugu king and the first of Velanati Chodas who ruled from 1076 to 1108.

Velanati Chodas

Durjaya Chieftains of Velanadu
Gonka I	1076–1108
Rajendra Choda I	1108–1132
Gonka II	1132–1161
Rajendra Choda II	1161–1181
Gonka III	1181–1186
Pruthviswara	1186–1207
Rajendra Choda III	1207–1216

Gonka I ruled as a vassal to Kulottunga I of Later Cholas of Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and his son Mammadi Varma, viceroy of Vengi. He fought as general in the battles against Kalyani Chalukyas and also against refractory vassals, Kalinga and Chakrakuta, who joined with Kalyani Chalukyas. He assumed the title Chola Mula Stambha(The pillar of Chola empire). His kingdom included the region from Gundlakamma in south to Tripurantakam in West.

References

• Durga Prasad, History of the Andhras up to 1565 A. D., P. G. PUBLISHERS, GUNTUR (1988)
• South Indian Inscriptions - http://www.whatisindia.com/inscriptions/