Kondapadumati

The Kondapadumati dynasty was a medieval Indian dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh. They governed the Kondapadumati or Sallapaschalya vishaya, a region located to the west of the Kondavidu range of hills—hence their name, with "Konda" meaning hill and "padumati" meaning west. This area corresponds to the eastern portion of the Sattenapalle Taluk in the Palnadu district. The dynasty's rule lasted for approximately one and a half centuries, with their capital established at Nadendla, near Chandole, the capital of the Velanati Chodas.

Initially, the Kondapadumatis served as subordinates to the Eastern Chalukyas and later pledged allegiance to the Chalukya Cholas, while maintaining friendly relations with the Velanati Cholas. They achieved significant military victories and formed marital alliances with the Velanati Chodas. The Kotas are considered a branch of the Kondapadumatis.