Jayapa Nayudu

Jayapa Nayudu or Jayapa Senani was the kamma military commander under Ganapatideva, the Kakatiya king had give some districts to jayapa nayudu to rule present [Andhra and telagana] during the medieval period from his seat in Warangal, He was major Key-roller in Kakatiya Empire.

The defeat of Velanati Chodas at the hands of Kakatiya emperor Ganapatideva (1241 CE) led to many Nayaka warriors migrating to Warangal and joining the Kakatiya army. Jayapa Nayudu, a valiant commander from Kammanadu, was made the chief of the elephant wing in the army. He was uncle of Ranirudrama Devi, Emperor Ganapatideva married Naramma and Peramma, sisters of Jayapa nayudu(Ganapatidevas Brother-in-law).

Lineage

Jayapa belonged to Ayya Vamsa (clan) of Kamma Durjaya lineage. He was the son of Pinna Choda whose father Narappa was the governor of the estuary region of river Krishna, also known as Diviseema. Narappa had four sons Choda, Pina Choda, Bhima and Brahma. All the brothers served as commanders in the army of Velanati Choda kings.