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Malyala Chaunda played a key role in Ganapatideva's coastal Andhra campaign, serving as the commander-in-chief of the Kakatiya armies. Under his leadership, the Kakatiya forces launched an attack on Divi Island, where Pruthviswara, the powerful Velanati Chodas chief, had taken refuge. Chaunda successfully captured the island, defeating Pruthviswara and plundering his riches. His victory not only marked the end of Pruthviswara's reign over the coastal districts but also led to the subjugation of the Ayya chiefs, who were subordinate to Pruthviswara.[1] In recognition of his achievements, Chaunda was honored by Ganapatideva with the prestigious titles "Divi-churakāra" and "Dvipi-lumtaka," signifying his conquest of the island.[2]
Divi-Churakara (Plunderer of Divi island) Malyala Chaunda | |
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| Monarch | Ganapatideva |
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| Allegiance | Kakatiya dynasty |
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Origins of Malyala chiefs
editThe Malyala chiefs, prominently mentioned in the Kondaparti and Katakuru inscriptions, were a distinguished family of generals closely aligned with the Kakatiya dynasty. One of the earliest known figures from this lineage was Dannaya-mantri, the lord of Malyala, though little is known about him beyond this title. His son, Sabba-senapati, and his grandson, Kata, both served vital roles within the Kakatiya military. Kata, in particular, gained prominence during Kakatiya Rudradeva's campaigns in coastal Andhra, where he played a pivotal role in capturing Dharanikota.[3] In recognition of his achievements, he was awarded the title "Kota-gelpata" (the conqueror of Kōta) and later promoted to the position of minister. Kata's legacy continued through his sons, Prola and Chaunda, with Chaunda rising to the position of commander-in-chief of the Kakatiya armies during the early reign of Ganapatideva.[3]
Coastal Andhra campaign
editMalyala Chaunda played a crucial role in the expansion of Kakatiya influence over Coastal Andhra, particularly in the defeat of Pruthviswara, the powerful Velanati chief. As stated in the Kondaparti inscription, Chaunda, serving as the commander-in-chief, led the Kakatiya forces during a campaign that took place between A.D. 1203 and 1206. Pruthviswara, who had inherited a significant territory from his grandfather, controlled a large portion of the coastal region from Simhachalam in the north to Nellore in the south. His control posed a significant challenge to Kakatiya expansion efforts, even though earlier attempts by Rudradeva ended in failure.[3] Chaunda was assigned to lead the military forces. Focusing on the island province of Dvipa, where Pruthviswara had sought refuge, Chaunda's forces captured the island, forcing Pruthviswara to retreat. The treasures from this victory were presented to King Ganapati, who, in recognition of Chaunda's accomplishments, awarded him the titles "Divi-churakāra" and "Dvipi-lumtaka," meaning the plunderer of the island.[4][3][2][5][1][6] To mark this triumph, Chaunda built a temple dedicated to the deity Chaundesa at Kondaparti in Śaka year 1125.[inconsistent][3]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b Sharma, R. S. (1957). A Comprehensive History Of India Vol. 4 Part 1. p. 212.
- ^ a b c d e Dr. P.v. Parabrahma Sastry (1978). The Kakatiyas (of Warangal). p. 149-150.
- ^ Yazdani, G. (1960). Early History of the Deccan pts.7 to 11. p. 602.
- ^ Raghunadha Rao, P. (1993). Ancient and medieval history of Andhra Pradesh. Internet Archive. New Delhi : Sterling Publishers. p. 62. ISBN 978-81-207-1495-3.
- ^ Alekhya Punjala (2016). Rani Rudrama Devi. p. 11.