History of Reddy in Coastal Andhra
From Medieval Rulers to Modern State Builders
1325
Founding of the Reddi Kingdom
Prolaya Vema Reddi established a Telugu-ruled kingdom after the fall of the Kakatiyas, with Addanki as the first capital.
1353
Kondavidu Fort Becomes Power Center
Construction completed by Prolaya Vema Reddi's successor; the capital shifted from Addanki to the impregnable hill-fort of Kondavidu.
1395
Rajahmundry Branch Established
A subsidiary Reddi line was established at Rajahmundry (Rajamahendravaram), later operating independently and spreading Reddi influence along the Godavari.
14th–15th c.
Patronage of Telugu Literature
This era was a literary high point: Errapragada (Errana), Srinatha, and Potana flourished under the strong support of the Reddi courts.
14th–15th c.
Great Temple Endowments
Rulers funded major works at Srisailam (steps from the Krishna River are credited to Prolaya Vema Reddi), Tirumala, Vontimitta, and Ahobilam.
1424
Political Sunset of Reddi Realms
The Kondavidu core was annexed by Vijayanagara, and Rajahmundry later fell to the Gajapatis, marking the end of independent Reddi rule.
1956–64
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy as CM and President
A defining modern milestone: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as AP’s first Chief Minister (1956–64) and later as the 6th President of India (1977–82).
1960s–90s
Era of Reddy Chief Ministers
Leaders like Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (1964–71), Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, and Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy left significant political footprints.
2004–09 & 2019
Y. S. Family Era
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s welfare wave (2004–09) shaped modern politics; his son Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy won a historic mandate in 2019.