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The Reddi kingdom or Kondavidu Reddi kingdom existed from 1325 to 1448 CE in southern India. Most of the region that was ruled by the kingdom is now part of modern-day central Andhra and Rayalaseema. [2] [3] It was established by Prolaya Vema Reddi in 1325.
His Ranganatha Ramayanam was a pioneering work in the Telugu language on the theme of the Ramayana epic. Most scholars believe he wrote it between 1200 and 1210 A.D., possibly with help from his family. [2] The work has become part of cultural life in Andhra Pradesh and is used in puppet shows. [1]
[1] [2] It is one of the earliest modern works in an Indian language, and it is the first Telugu play to deal with social issues. [3] [4] The play portrays the practice of Kanya-sulkam (roughly translates to bride price) which was common among the priestly Brahmins in Telugu-speaking areas of southern India. Controversial in its time, this play ...
The Telugu Chodas or Telugu Cholas were rulers who ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and southern Odissa [2] as samantas (vassals) of the Pallavas, and later as vassals of the Imperial Cholas. [3] [4] There are many branches like Renati Chodas, Pottapi Chodas, Konidena Chodas, Nannuru Chodas, Nellore Chodas and Kunduru Chodas.
Telugu literature reached its peak during their period. A new style called prabandha with added fiction and few omissions from the original stories followed during this period. Poets in earlier century like Tikkana and Potana translated the Sanskrit books and epics without changing the stories from the original.
Pedda Bala Siksha is an encyclopedia in the Telugu language, suitable for children and adults. The book covers literature, arts, culture, morals, games, mythology, and science. It was considered part of the academic syllabus for students until the 1960s. [citation needed]
Thus he is believed to be a 23rd-generation descendant of Krishna. He was the head of gollavar Telugu yadava community . He won the war with Nalla Siddi. That war story often referred to as a ballad cycle by scholars. [1] It is composed of a number of episodes which are often sung independently.
Telugu is the most widely spoken Dravidian language on Earth and is spoken in all of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India and parts of other southern states as well. The history of Telugu goes back as early as to 230 BC to 225 AD, [1] and the evidence for the existence of Telugu language is available in the Natya Shastra of the Bharatha people.