Bobbili Estate was a Zamindari in the Vizagapatam District of the Madras Presidency, presently in the Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It comprises 153 Jeroyati villages, 53 Agraharams, 5 Mokhasas by 1907 and a revenue of 8,33,000/- by 1938. It is one of the most influential Zamindari.[1] It is spread over 300 square miles. It also bought shares in many estates like Kirlampudi, Dontamuru etc. It prospered in the period of British Raj.
Bobbili | |
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Zamindari Estate | |
 Coat of Arms of the Bobbili Zamindari | |
| Number of Jeroyati Villages: | 139 Villages(by 1907) |
| Number of Agraharams and Mokhasas: | 53 and 5 respectively. |
| Area: | 300 Sq miles by 1907. |
| Possession: | 1652 |
| Revenue by 1907: | 4,36,800/- |
| Accession: | 1949 |
History
editThe Zamindars of this estate belong to the Venkatagiri estate Royal family. The 21st descendant of the Venkatagiri Estate owners[2] named Pedda Rayudu. During the campaign of Shere Mohammad Khan, Nawab of chicacole to the circar districts, Pedda Rayudu accompanied him and proved his valour for which he was awarded the title, Ranga Rao as hereditary title and Rajam Hunda for lease. The Zamindar built a new fort and named the place Bobbili (originally Bebbuli which means Tiger or Sher).[3] They were continuously in fight with Vizianagaram Rajah's which led to the Battle of Bobbili.
Battle of Bobbili
editThe battle of Bobbili in 1757, is a significant episode in the history of the region. It was between Vizianagaram and French General Marquis de Bussy against Bobbili. The army of Bobbili faced the Vizianagaram-French allies with tremendous valour but lost the war and the heir evaded from the battlefield. He later re-established the territory during the British reign.[4][5]
During British Reign
editThis estate prospered during the British reign. They paid a peskash of 89,774/- by 1877.[6] They got the hereditary tile of Raja and Personal distinction of Maharaja.[7]
Relations
editThe Zamindars of Bobbili are closely related to the Nuzvid Estate Raja's through marital alliances. Pithapuram Estate , Venkatagiri estate, and Jetprole royal families are very closely related to Bobbili Royal family as they all claim their descent from the same ancestor.[8]
Further reading
editReferences
edit- ^ "Sketch of the Bobbili Zamindari". Madras Printed by Addison & Co. 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Ancestor of Bobbili Raja's". 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Bobbili Estate possession history". Madras Printed by Addison & Co. 30 January 2024.
- ^ Koteswaramma, Kondapalli (12 November 2015). The Sharp Knife of Memory. Zubaan. ISBN 9789384757885 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The tiger of Bobbili". The Hindu. 2 September 2002. Archived from the original on 8 May 2003.
- ^ MacLean, Charles Donald (1879). "Bobbili Zamindari Peskash".
- ^ "Maharaja of Bobbili in Madras Asylum Press Almanac". 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Relations of Pithapuram Royal Family". 30 January 2024.