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Reddy [a] (also transliterated as Raddi, Reddi, Reddiar, Reddappa) is a Hindu caste predominantly found in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in South India. They are classified as a forward caste. The origin of the Reddy has been linked to the Rashtrakutas, although opinions vary. They were feudal overlords and peasant proprietors.
Those present in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are: [2] [3] [4] (arranged alphabetically) Brahmin; Kamma; Kapu/Telaga/Balija [5] Komati; Raju; Reddy; Velama; Some communities within these groups are instead classified under other categories, as noted below.
Andhra Pradesh, prior to the formation of Telangana, comprised 60 distinct castes. Following the creation of Telangana, the Beda (Budga) Jangam caste was excluded from the list of Andhra Pradesh, while the Godagali caste was removed from Telangana. Consequently, each state now consists of 59 castes, reshaping the demographic composition in the ...
Reddy Catholics (Reddies) are a loose sect or association of Catholics that grew out of the first Christian converts in Andhra Pradesh, India. They generally speak Telugu and often retain some of their Hindu customs.
Water colour painting - Kondavidu fort, Reddi Kingdom. The Reddi kings ruled coastal and central Andhra for over a hundred years from 1325 to 1448. [10] At its maximum extent, the Reddi kingdom stretched from Cuttack, Orissa to the north, Kanchi to the south and Srisailam to the west. [11]
Reddy in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Reddiar (Reddy + ar) in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, and Kerala. Reddy, Reddappa (Reddy + appa- signifying respect) in Karnataka. Many Reddiars moved from the Andhra region in search of rich soil for cultivation and settled in Pondicherry and the northern districts of Cuddalore , Villupuram and Chengalpet in ...
A Division Bench comprising Justices L. Narasimha Reddy and M.S. Jaiswal turned down the verdict of trial court saying the prosecution had failed to prove the exact time of death, place of occurrence and the identity of attackers. A report by the Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee titled The Chundur Carnage August 6, 1991, was published. [8]
[7]: 16, 18 They are classified as a Forward Caste in Andhra Pradesh. [12] Shetty Balija (sub-caste of Balija) is present all across Rayalaseema, and in smaller numbers in former Nellore and Prakasam districts. [9] The Shetty Balijas of Rayalaseema are closely related to the landowning Kapu/Telaga community of Coastal Andhra. [13]