19 Facts About Prataparudra

Prataparudra ruled the eastern part of Deccan, with his capital at Warangal.

Prataparudra achieved successes against the neighbouring Hindu kingdoms of the Yadavas, the Pandyas and Kampili.

Prataparudra had been associated in his grandmother's military campaigns and administration, which helped him gain acceptance of the nobles after ascending the throne.

Prataparudra first sent his army to Vikramasimhapura, which was ruled by Ambadeva's appointee Manuma Gandagopala.

Prataparudra was succeeded by Madhurantaka Pottapi Choda Ranganatha, whose rule is attested by inscriptions dated to 1290.

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In 1309, Prataparudra sent an expedition to Mulikinadu, which resulted in the end of the Kayastha rule.

Prataparudra sent an expedition against the Yadavas, who had supported Ambadeva.

Prataparudra's theory is based on Velugotivari-Vamsavali, which states that two Kakatiya commanders — the Velama chief Vena and Potugamti Maili — destroyed the pride of the Turushkas.

Prataparudra determined that the Delhi forces were likely to invade Deccan again, and therefore, he reorganized his defence set-up.

Prataparudra is said to have raised an army of 900,000 archers, 20,000 horses and 100 elephants.

Prataparudra surrendered a substantial amount of wealth to the invaders, and agreed to become a tributary to Alauddin.

When Mallideva, the Vaidumba chief of Gandikota, attempted to overthrew his suzerainty, Prataparudra sent his general Juttaya Lemka Gomkya Reddi to Gandikota.

On his way to the Pandya territory, Prataparudra visited Ranganatha's territory, and suppressed the rebellion.

Prataparudra did not offer much resistance, and made a tribute payment in form of 100 elephants, 12,000 horses, gold, and precious stones.

Prataparudra refused to help him and his father Kampiliraya, leading to a rivalry between the two kingdoms.

Prataparudra was dethroned by a group of rival nobles, and Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq became the new Sultan.

Prataparudra put up a strong resistance this time, but ultimately retreated to his capital Warangal.

Prataparudra believed that he had achieved a decisive victory, and let his guard down.

The 1330 Vilasa inscription of Musunuri Prolaya Nayaka states that Prataparudra died on the banks of the Somodbhava river, while being taken to Delhi as a captive.