Origin of 'Rao' title to Velama Dora's:
Origin of Rao title to Velama Dora's, according to the second edition of book, 'Bobbili Zemindary' written by a former Bobbili Maharaja Sri Ravu Sir Venkata Swetachalapathi Ranga Rao Bahadur. (Check Reference section for a link to the book freely available on the Internet)
In his own sentences from the book given below...
" The family name of Rao Varu is one of historical importance, but it is not the name of place where the family members lived. Its origin is this:
The Maharaja Pratapa Rudra of Warangal conferred this name of honour on the family of Chevi Reddi alias Bhetala naidu, the founder of the Venkatagiri samstanam, and also ordered that every Velama Dora must have Ravu added at the end of his name. In the history of "Pratapa Charithra" there is a verse in regard to this family name, which translated runs as follows:-
"He who has the title Rao, which was bestowed by the king, prefixed to his name, is the ruler; and if it is affixed to the name, then it is a general mark of the Velama Caste."
Reference: A Revised and Enlarged Account of the Bobbili Zemindari, Second edition, By Sir Ravu Venkata Swetachalapati Ranga Rao, Maharaja of Bobbili.
Origin of Rao title to Velama Dora's, according to the second edition of book, 'Bobbili Zemindary' written by a former Bobbili Maharaja Sri Ravu Sir Venkata Swetachalapathi Ranga Rao Bahadur. (Check Reference section for a link to the book freely available on the Internet)
In his own sentences from the book given below...
" The family name of Rao Varu is one of historical importance, but it is not the name of place where the family members lived. Its origin is this:
The Maharaja Pratapa Rudra of Warangal conferred this name of honour on the family of Chevi Reddi alias Bhetala naidu, the founder of the Venkatagiri samstanam, and also ordered that every Velama Dora must have Ravu added at the end of his name. In the history of "Pratapa Charithra" there is a verse in regard to this family name, which translated runs as follows:-
"He who has the title Rao, which was bestowed by the king, prefixed to his name, is the ruler; and if it is affixed to the name, then it is a general mark of the Velama Caste."
Reference: A Revised and Enlarged Account of the Bobbili Zemindari, Second edition, By Sir Ravu Venkata Swetachalapati Ranga Rao, Maharaja of Bobbili.
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ReplyDeleteI am pleased and amazed to listen your indepth knowledge regarding rajputs concerned and well discussed title rao. wish you the best luck, from Rao Nisar (Pakistan)
ReplyDeleteAs Per 'Padmanayaka Charitra', Padmanayaka Velamas are descendants of Nanda Dynasty of Magadha Empire..After losing the throne to Chandra Gupta mourya..Emperor Padmathis's (Mahapadmanada's Eldest Son) sons,relatives and close associates were banished from Magadha Empire..and They crossed Vindya Ranges and came to South settled in Andra,Tamilnadu and Karnataka. They called themselves as 'Padmanayaka' .
ReplyDeleteAs Per Padmanaya Charithramu..'Rao' was title, which was bestowed by the Kakatiya King Prataparudra to Recherla Erra Dacha Nayaka and Recherla Nalla Dacha Nayaka descendants of Rechera Chevi Reddy (also called Recherla Bethala reddy) a Padmanayaka chief . King Prataparudra asked all the descendants of Recherla Chevi Reddy(Bethala Reddy) should add 'Rao' title to their Names.
ReplyDeletePlease note ..Old telugu word,'Reddy' means 'Village President'.At the Time of Chevi Reddy ( 11 or 12 Century AD) Reddy Caste Did not exist and Reddy's were not Seperate Caste.'Before 12th Century 'Reddy' Simply means village President.
As Per 'Padmayaka Charitramu', Old Telugu word Velama means 'immigrants' to Andhra Country .'Velama' means those who crossed Vindya ranges ...means immigrants to telugu Country.
ReplyDeleteThere ware many immigrants (Velamas) over the period of several millinia..from different parts of North India to Telugu Country.
As Per 'Padmanayaka Charitra', Padmanayaka Velamas are descendants of Nanda Dynasty of Magadha Empire..After losing the throne to Chandra Gupta mourya..Emperor Padmathis's (Mahapadmanada's Eldest Son) sons,relatives and close associates were banished from Magadha Empire..and They crossed Vindya Ranges and came to South settled in Andra,Tamilnadu and Karnataka. They called themselves as 'Padmanayaka' .
HI Sir
ReplyDeleteMy question is ,does the Dora title belongs to Velama caste or something else?