Parichchedi

Medieval Andhra dynasty From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Parichchedis were a medieval chiefly lineage in Andhra.[1] They belonged to the Vasistha gotra.[2][3] According to V. Yashoda Devi, the Parichchedis are one of the four lineages—alongside the Kotas, Kakatiyas, and Varnatas—from whom the Kshatriyas of the Telugu country have descended.[2]

History

The Parichchedis were initially the samantas (vassals) of the Chalukyas.[4] They originated from social groups such as the besta (fisherman) and peasant groups of the Shudra varna.[4] After becoming rulers, they claimed Kshatriya status.[5] They also claimed descent from Durjaya, a legendary chieftain of ancient Andhra.[6][7] These claims of Kshatriya origin and descent from semi-mythical and mythical persons demonstrate a tendency of the medieval Brahmanical society to absorb lower caste rulers into Kshatriya fold.[7] They were staunch patrons of Hindu Dharma in contrast to the Chalukyas, who initially were patrons of Jainism.[8]

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