History of the (Atmakur) Amarchinta – A Study

Abstract

Atmakur Amarchinta Samsthan is in Wanaparthy District. The first capital was Thippadam Valley. Later the capital was shifted to Atmakur on the left bank of Krishna River. Surname of the family is mukkeravaru. Vardhamanapuram was under the rule of Gona Buddhareddy during the Kakatiya Period. Gopoalreddy was the patriot for that. In recognition of his invaluable services, Buddareddy was A.D.1292, Maktal gave the paragana to Gopalareddy as Nadagoudika. After Gopalreddy his second son Chinna Gopireddy came to Nadgaudika along with Maktal, four other Mahals came under Gopireddy Nadgaudikam. Amarachita is one of the those four. The granddaughter of the Chinna Gopireddy is also named Gopireddy. He is also known as Immadi Gopireddy. He was born in A.D.1654 belonging to the region. His brother-in-law is Sahebreddy, while the remaining two Mahals belonged to Vardhamanapuram and Amarachinta Immadi Gopireddy. Around 1676 A.D. Sarva reddy the son of Immadi Gopireddy came to Nadgaudika. Since then, the Amarachinta has gradually grown into a state, built a large dam to increase water resources. He helped Aurangzeb’s army. As a result, he received the emblems of the flag, the city, 500 rides, and Sun on it. He was followed by six other kings who ruled the Kingdom. After the death of one Raja Sriram Bhopal, his wit legally inherited the Kingdom.