Parichchedi
The Parichchedis were a medieval ruling clan in Andhra.[1]
History
The Parichchedis were initially the samantas (vassals) of the Chalukyas.[2] They originated from social groups such as the besta (fisherman) and peasant groups of the Shudra varna.[2] After becoming rulers, they claimed Kshatriya status.[3] They also claimed descent from Durjaya.[4] They were staunch patrons of Hindu Dharma in contrast to the Chalukyas, who initially were patrons of Jainism.[5]
References
- ^ Talbot, Cynthia (20 September 2001). Precolonial India in Practice: Society, Region, and Identity in Medieval Andhra. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-19-803123-9.
- ^ a b Congress, Indian History (1997). Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. Vol. 57. Indian History Congress. p. 145.
- ^ Pande, Rekha (13 September 2010). Divine Sounds from the Heart—Singing Unfettered in their Own Voices: The Bhakti Movement and its Women Saints (12th to 17th Century). Cambridge Scholars Publishing. p. 50. ISBN 978-1-4438-2525-2.
- ^ Talbot, Cynthia (20 September 2001). Precolonial India in Practice: Society, Region, and Identity in Medieval Andhra. Oxford University Press. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-19-803123-9.
- ^ Mediaeval Jainism: With Special Reference to the Vijayanagara Empire By Bhasker Anand Saletore [1]