Parichchedi

The Parichchedis were a medieval chiefly lineage in Andhra. ^[1] They belonged to the Vasistha gotra. ^[2]

History

The Parichchedis were initially the samantas (vassals) of the Chalukyas. ^[3] They originated from social groups such as the besta (fisherman) and peasant groups of the Shudra varna. ^[3] After becoming rulers, they claimed Kshatriya status. ^[4] They also claimed descent from Durjaya, a legendary chieftain of ancient Andhra. ^{[5] [6]} 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. ^[6] They were staunch patrons of Hindu Dharma in contrast to the Chalukyas, who initially were patrons of Jainism. ^[7]

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. V, Yashoda Devi (1975). Sri Venkateswara University Oriental Journal [Social and Economic Structure in Ândhradesa in the Reddi Age]. Vol. 18. Sri Venkateswara University Oriental Research Institute. p. 58.
3. Congress, Indian History (1997). Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. Vol. 57. Indian History Congress. p. 145.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. "Volume 38, Part 2". Quarterly Journal of the Andhra Historical Research Society. Andhra Historical Research Society.: 119 1986.
7. Mediaeval Jainism: With Special Reference to the Vijayanagara Empire By Bhasker Anand Saletore