Yellapu
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Yellapu is the name of a Hindu Caste from the Southern Indian state of Andhra pradesh
. The Yellapu (ఎల్లాపు), can also be called Vellapulam (వెల్లాపులం) or Vellapu (వెల్లాపు). Yellapi is some other caste, which has similar name to that of Yellapu. Hence, members of this caste claimed themselves to be part of a Yellapu (Vellapu) caste. Unlike other castes and communities, this caste has always been a warrior clan, they lived with upright attitude in confronting situations. Over the years this clan has dwindled in numbers due to lack of unity or merging into other communities. This clan over the years dispersed widely, reclined its power, yet lived with pride, what they carry among themselves as wealth and power.
The people from this community, normally carry the title "Rao" in their names.
Yellapus are kshatriya warriors. Kshatriya is one of the four varnas (social orders) in Hinduism
. It constitutes the military and ruling order of the traditional Vedic-Hindu social system as outlined by the Vedas and the Laws of Manu.
Yellapus were Senapathis, Sainyadhikaris, Supreme warriors & even ruled the kingdom in the absence of the king. The were also small kings sourrounding the main kingdom. They were often been called as "Kind Hearted Rulers". They were part of battles as Kshatriyas and fought fearless till death. Hence, they are also known as "అవసరానికి ఆదుకునీ ఎల్లప్పుడు కాపాడే ఎల్లాపులు" by people. They were normally called as Dhora or Patel in the villages.
Yellapus are a "typical Kshatriya Clan"
, Adilabad
, Nizamabad
, Nalgonda
districts of Telangana. In villages, they mainly held positions such as Deshmukh, Vatandar
, Zamindar
, and also Patel
, Diwan and Patwari in some villages.In recent years differences arise among themselves as a result they stayed away from normal course of social behaviour and are separated and settled at different places.
The most common surnames (in alphabetical order):
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. The Yellapu (ఎల్లాపు), can also be called Vellapulam (వెల్లాపులం) or Vellapu (వెల్లాపు). Yellapi is some other caste, which has similar name to that of Yellapu. Hence, members of this caste claimed themselves to be part of a Yellapu (Vellapu) caste. Unlike other castes and communities, this caste has always been a warrior clan, they lived with upright attitude in confronting situations. Over the years this clan has dwindled in numbers due to lack of unity or merging into other communities. This clan over the years dispersed widely, reclined its power, yet lived with pride, what they carry among themselves as wealth and power.
The people from this community, normally carry the title "Rao" in their names.
History
The word Yellapu is derived from - Yellalu(Border) ape vadu(Blocker), the people of this clan were valiant warriors and they act as a shield by preventing the entry of foreign forces into the kingdom at the time of warfare and hence known as "అవసరానికి ఆదుకునీ ఎల్లప్పుడు కాపాడే ఎల్లాపులు" by the people (Yellapu - ఎల్లలు కాపాడేవాడు, ఎల్లలు ఆపే వాడు).Yellapus are kshatriya warriors. Kshatriya is one of the four varnas (social orders) in Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
. It constitutes the military and ruling order of the traditional Vedic-Hindu social system as outlined by the Vedas and the Laws of Manu.
Yellapus were Senapathis, Sainyadhikaris, Supreme warriors & even ruled the kingdom in the absence of the king. The were also small kings sourrounding the main kingdom. They were often been called as "Kind Hearted Rulers". They were part of battles as Kshatriyas and fought fearless till death. Hence, they are also known as "అవసరానికి ఆదుకునీ ఎల్లప్పుడు కాపాడే ఎల్లాపులు" by people. They were normally called as Dhora or Patel in the villages.
Yellapus are a "typical Kshatriya Clan"
Origin
They were originated in Rajasthan. The history of Vaageshwari Maatha temple in Rajasthan reveals the story of Vellapus. They moved from rajasthan to many places and got themselves transformed to fit into the region they moved. They were later spread over Central India, which is now, Jharkand. Hence, you will see people from this caste only in the areas of Maharastra, Northern Karnataka, Telangana, Jharkand and Coastal Andhra. They have conquered some of the kingdoms in the regions of Maharastra and Telangana (mostly the Kakatiya region) in Andhra pradesh. Later, they were conquered by the Maratha Kings and were ruling under them. Once the British rule began in this area, they left the kingdom. Some were working as military officers under British Rulers. Most of them settled as land lords in telangana region and others are still in the coastal andhra region of Andhra pradesh. This caste has its presence in Telangana & Coastal Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh. Some villages now fall under Karimnagar, WarangalWarangal district
Warangal District is located in the northern area in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The administrative seat is Warangal.Warangal District has an area of 12,846 km², and a population of 3,246,004 of which 19.20% was urban as of 2001...
, Adilabad
Adilabad district
Adilabad District is a district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The district headquarters is at Adilabad town. A famous Temple of the Goddess Saraswathi, the Hindu Goddess of Education, is located here in the town of Basara.-Origin of name:...
, Nizamabad
Nizamabad district
Nizamabad District is located in the north-western region in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is also known as Induru. Nizamabad is the current and official name of the district....
, Nalgonda
Nalgonda district
Nalgonda / Nallagonda District is a district in Andhra Pradesh. It has a population of 3,483,648 of which 13.32% is urban as of 2001.-Etymology:Its name is derived from two Telugu words Nalla & Konda i.e...
districts of Telangana. In villages, they mainly held positions such as Deshmukh, Vatandar
Vatandar
Vatandar is an Indian term meaning "landholder". The title was given to landowners, particularly with the Maratha community in Maharashtra, who were a ruling caste in Ancient India....
, Zamindar
Zamindar
A Zamindar or zemindar , was an aristocrat, typically hereditary, who held enormous tracts of land and ruled over and taxed the bhikaaris who lived on batavaslam. Over time, they took princely and royal titles such as Maharaja , Raja , Nawab , and Mirza , Chowdhury , among others...
, and also Patel
Patel
Patel is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "headman" or"village chief". Patels are socially, economically and politically the most dominant caste in Gujarat Patels are basically Kurmis or Kunbis and are found in various geographical locations. The Kunbi are an Indian subcaste...
, Diwan and Patwari in some villages.In recent years differences arise among themselves as a result they stayed away from normal course of social behaviour and are separated and settled at different places.
Notable people
- Anabheri Prabhakar RaoAnabheri Prabhakar RaoAnabheri Prabhakar Rao is a telangana armed struggle martyr and is also considered a foremost authority of the Telugu language. He was an Indian freedom fighter, considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement...
- Telangana freedom fighter (15 August 1910 – 14 March 1948) Hiss statue was erected on 12 January 1994 by then Chief Minister, 'Mr Kotla Vijaya Bhasker Reddy' in Karimnagar in front of Venketeshwara temple.
Surnames
The people of this caste usually have a suffix Rao to their given name.The most common surnames (in alphabetical order):
- Aadi
- Akireddy
- Aregala
- Anabheri
- Aparaju
- Avari
- Basa
- Beerpur
- Bhirishetty
- Bonagiri
- Balasankula
- Bethi
- Chanda
- Chataraju
- Cherukuthota
- Chetti
- Chintharapu
- Dadi
- Gujjeti
- Gadapa
- Gali
- Gandhe
- Ganta
- Jampala
- Jangeti
- Jangili
- Jinukala
- Kailasa
- Kandunuri
- Kaluvala
- Kola
- katta
- Kondu
- Karnavattula
- Korukanti
- Kosna
- Koppula
- Kotte
- Katakam
- Kamatam
- Koodala
- Lakkakula
- Lakkam
- Madapathi
- Madasu
- Malka
- Maidam
- Muppala
- Namani
- Naradasu
- Nanvala
- Pagadala
- Padala
- Palle
- Paruvelly
- Puram
- Puramshetti
- Pedda
- Penchala
- Perkari
- Puppala
- Poosala
- Ramneni
- Rachakonda
- Ramshetti
- Rapolu
- Saini
- Salvaji
- Shetti
- Shriramshetty
- Sunkara
- Sunki
- Thoom
- Thota
- Tula
- Thula
- Vodnala
- Vadnala
- Veeramalla
- Veerla
- Velmula
- Velpula
- Vogeti
- Vugrala
- Vulise
- Vurugonda