Telangana History Elakurty Recharla Kingdom

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Elakurty Recharla Kingdom

After Katachamoopathi earned the Elakurty kingdom from Kakatiya rulers, he made arrange¬ments for his descendants to rule it. His wife was Bejjamamba and they had 2 sons- Muchchasenani and Rudra, chamoopathi. After Katachamoopathi, his elder son Muchchasenani had become the ruler of Elakurty. He was mentioned in the inscription, issued by his younger brother Rudrasenani/ chamoopathi. Muchcha served under Kakatiya Rudradeva. His younger brother Rudra succeeded him.

Recharla Rudra Senani

He was the greatest ruler of Recharla dynasty. Kakatiya Rudradeva and Mahadeva were killed by Yadava ruler Jaitugi during his period, and Ganapatideva was imprisoned by Yadavas. With that chaos reigned in the Kakatiya kingdom. At that time, Nagathi of Mudigonda chalukya dynasty occu¬pied Koraviseema, which was lost by his predecessors; chola king Kulottunga-III invaded Orugallu region; all of which led to chaotic conditions in Kakatiya kingdom. In that background, Recharla Rudrasenani shouldered the responsibility of saving the Kakatiya kingdom. First, he went to war on Nagati, defeated and chased him away from Koravispema. Then, he fought against the chola king^sent him packing; reclaimed the Kakatiya kingdom and handed it to Ganapatideva Ganapatideva lauded him as the saviour of their kingdom and gave him the title of ‘Kakati Rajya Sthapanacharya’. Later, Rudrasenani participated in th Kalinga invasion of Ganapatideva. Rudra issued an inscription at palampet and built the famous ‘Ramappa temple’.

Lokachamoopathi

After Rudra, his sons ruled the kingdom. First his eldest son, Loka became the king. He built the Rudreswara, Anaischara, Lokeswara and Ganeswara temples in Elakurty and issued inscriptions.

Pedda Ganapatisenani

After Loka, Rudra’s second son, Pedda Ganapati came to rule. As the name of Loka chamoopathi s son was also Ganapati, his brother and Rudra’s second son was called as Pedda Ganapati. Pedda Ganapati served under Kakatiya Ganapati and participated in Kalinga and Vengi invasions.

Katasenani-IV

After the death of Pedda Ganapati, Rudra’s third son, Katasenani-IV, had become the ruler of Elakurty kingdom. He was presented with Mandadi region also by Kakatiya Ganapati. He issued the Machchapur and Dichkunta inscriptions. The Dharmaraopet inscription of Soma mantri and Vennakunta inscription of Machchareddy also give his details.

Ganapati

Lokachamoopathi’s son Ganapati became the ruler after katasenani-IV. He participated in many battles along with his father and grandfather and was known as a warrior. Elakurty inscription mentioned him.

Pasayita senani

After Ganapati, his uncle and son of Katasenani-IV, Pasayita Senani had became the ruler. He also served under Kakatiya Ganapati as chief of army.

Veera Pasayita senani

After Pasayita, his son veerapasayita senani ascended the throne of Elakurty. Soma mantri was the name of his minister. He issued the ‘Dharmarao pet inscription’. The names of three dynasties were mentioned in it. It explained the Kakatiya family tree from Prolaraja-II to Ganapatideva; Recharla family tree from Recharla Rudra to Veerapasayita and the family tree of Soma mantri. It seems that Veera Pasayita was the last ruler of Elakurty kingdom. Their later history was not known.

Bit Bank

★ Who established or earned the Elakurty kingdom? – Katachamoopathi
★ The sons of Katachamoopathi: – Muchcha senani and Rudra chamoopathi
★ Who is. the foremost of all Recharla kings? –Rudra senani
★ The title given by Ganapati deva to Rudra senani, who protected the Kakatiya kingdom? – Kakati Rajya Sthapanacharya
★ Where did Recharla Rudra laid an inscription? – Palampeta
★ Who ruled the country after Recharla Rudra? – Loka Chamoopathi
★ Where did Recharla Rudra constructed a Ramappa temple? – Palampeta
★ Who came to the power after Loka chamoopathi? – Pedda Ganapati senani
★ The inscriptions of Kata senani-IV: – Machchapur, Dichikunta inscriptions
★ The last person for Elakurty kingdom of Recharla dynasty? – Virapasayita senani
★ The son of Kata senani-IV: – Pasayita senani

Objective Bits

1. Who gained Elakurty kingdom and made arrangements to rule the kingdom by his successors? ~
1. Katachamoopathi 2. Rudra
3. Loka chamoopathi 4. Ganapati
Ans.1

2. The person who is having the title called Kakati Rqjya Sthapanacharya:
1. Ganapati 2. Recharla Rudra
3. Kata senani 4. Pasayita senani
Ans.2

3. Who constructed Rudreswara, Anaiswara, Lokeswara and Ganeswara temples in Elakurty
1. Lokachamoopathi
2. Pasayita senani
3. Recharla Rudra
4. Kata chamoopathi
Ans.1

4. The last person for Elakurty kingdom of Recharla dynasty?
1. Veerapasayita senani
2. Pasayita senani
3. Ganapati
4. Kata senani
Ans.1