Battle of Palnadu

The Battle of Palnadu (Palnati Yudham) was immortalized in Telugu literature by the poet Srinatha in his 'Palnati Vira Charita'. The only other scholarly book on the subject was written by Gene Roghair titled "Epic of Palnadu: Study and Translation of Palnati Virula Katha, a Telugu Oral Tradition from Andhra Pradesh". This war was very important in the social history of Andhra Pradesh. It was a battle between two factions of the Palanati Haihayas.

Nalagama Raju was the son of Anugu Raju of the Palanati Haihayas. His step brother was Malideva Raju, who was married to a princess of the Kalachuris of Kalyanadurga. The social reforms like Chaapa Koodu (Common meals for all castes) made by Brahma Nayudu antagonised the conservative sections of Palanadu society. These conservatives found an able leader in Nagamma known as Naayakuraaalu. She joined the court of Nalagamaraju and gained his confidence. Nalagamaraju heeded to her advice and displaced the group of Brahma Nayudu from key positions.The differences in the court and royal family grew and led to the division of kingdom. Nalagamaraju's half brother Malidevaraju established a separate court at Macharla. Brahma Nayudu moved to Macharla along with Malidevaraju.
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