Bobbili Estate


Bobbili Estate is one of the most Important Zamindaries in the Madras Presidency, then in the Vizagapatam District, 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. 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 reign in India.

History

The Zamindars of this estate belong to the Venkatagiri estate Royal family.The 21th descendant of the Venkatagiri Estate owners 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 heridetary title and Rajam Hunda for lease. The Zamindar built a new fort and named the place Bobbili.They were continuously in fight with Vizianagaram Rajah's which led to the Battle of Bobbili.

Battle of Bobbili

in 1757, is one of the significant episodes in the history of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Vizianagaram kings won the war with the help of French General Marquis de Bussy.Bobbili warriors faced the huge army with tremendous valour. Finally lost the war but the heir escaped the place.He re-established the territory during the british reign.

During British Reign

This estate prospered during the british reign. They paid a peskash of 89,774/- by 1877. They got the heridetary tile of Raja and Personal distinction of Maharaja.

Relations

The 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 are all claim their descent from the same ancestor.