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Reddy Dynasty

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About Reddy  community: Religions:   Hinduism Classification: Kings, Emperors, Warriors, Generals, and Landlords Languages: Telugu, Hindi, English, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi Populated States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom,USA. Population: 10 to 20 million Reddy’s through out the world (yet find exact numbers) Reddy Sub castes: --> Pokanati Kapu, Pedakanti Kapu, Musugu Kapu, Nallevelama Kapu, Pakanati Kapu,Dommari Kapu, Godugulanati Kapu, Kodithi Kapu, Kuruva Kapu, Paala Kapu, Palle Kapu, Panta Kapu, Sajjana Kapu, Velama Kapu, Yerlam Kapu History: Prolaya Reddy: The Reddy dynasty (1325-1424 CE) was established in southern India.  The first king of the Reddy dynasty, described himself as one of the four varnas that emergedfrom the shoulders of MahaVishnu. The initial capital of the kingdom was Addanki. Later it was moved to Kondavidu and subsequently to Rajahmundry.  Commissioned major repairs to the Srisailam Ma