The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD)
by Yashoda Devi | 1933 | 138,355 words
This book recounts the History of the Andhra Pradesh Country from 1000 to 1500 A.D. including many dynasties (for example. the Reddis of Korukonda and the Eruva Chola of Rajahmundry)....
Part 5 - Somanayaka (A.D. 1151-1195)
The relationship of Somanayaka to his predecessor Katamanayaka is not known. He was the first Saronatha to bear a prasasti. His earliest inscription is from Ganapavaram dated A.D. 1151. The two records at Ganapavaram dated A.D. 1165 and the 20th year of Rajaraja respectively may belong to his reign. Sanaya’s next inscription is from Palakal dated A.D. 1192, mentioning Kesavadeva. In the record of A.D. 1194, Erakamahadevi, the queen of mahamandalika Somanayaka, figures as the donor. Sonaya’s last record is. from Ganapavaram dated A.D. 1195 mentioning him as Kolani mandalika Somayaraju.
His Political Relations
The loyalty of the Kolanu rulers to the Cholas is evidenced by Somaya’s record dated in the 20th year of Rajaraja II. Somaya styled himself Kamalakarapuravallabha and his epithet Manniyadevendra i.e. Indra to Manniya chiefs, attests his ruler. Towards the close of his reign from A.D. 1192, Somaya associated Kesava in ruling the kingdom, for he issued records in that year.