Parichchedi

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The Parichchedis were a medieval chiefly lineage 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, a legendary chieftain of ancient Andhra. [4] [5] These claims of Kshatriya origin and descent from semi-mythical and mythical persons demonstrate a tendency of the medieval Brahmanical society to absorb lower caste rulers into Kshatriya fold. [5] They were staunch patrons of Hindu Dharma in contrast to the Chalukyas, who initially were patrons of Jainism. [6]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 Congress, Indian History (1997). Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. Vol. 57. Indian History Congress. p. 145.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. 1 2 "Volume 38, Part 2". Quarterly Journal of the Andhra Historical Research Society. Andhra Historical Research Society.: 119 1986.
  6. ↑ Mediaeval Jainism: With Special Reference to the Vijayanagara Empire By Bhasker Anand Saletore
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