The sultanate used a rank-based system to differentiate Velama groups by their military and administrative service, which fostered rivalries among them. Among the notable Velama …

Sep 23, 2018 · hai friends,its nice to hear long discussion on velama history.As to clarify a doubt of susmitha about koppalavelama .k.velama is a caste found particularly in north andhra …

Dec 12, 2023 · Chennai city surrounding area land was gifted by Venkatagiri velama raja to the Britishers where they established a fort and the present city. Panagal park was developed in …

Sep 9, 2012 · The family names and gothra are significant as you already know at least for marriage purposes as we Velama’s like many other communities do not marry into the …

Velama Association of North America (VANA), is a vibrant non-profit organization established in the US to serve as a platform for Velamas in North America to promote the cultural heritage as …

Jul 9, 2021 · Velama.— The Velamas, or, as they are sometimes called, Yelamas, are a caste of agriculturists, who dwell in the Telugu country and Ganjam. Concerning them Mr. H. A. Stuart …

Velama is a caste found mainly in Andhra Pradesh. The earliest occurrence of "Velama" as a term for a community dates from the 17th century. The Velamas are described by that name from …

Velama caste is surname of many people in southern India. Velama caste meaning is The Velamas, or, as they are sometimes called, Yelamas, are a caste of agriculturists, who dwell in …

Jul 31, 2015 · Velama community played very important role in the history of Andhra Pradesh .Velamas belong to chaturth varna in the social cadre. They are invariably identified with …

Dec 18, 2011 · Velama Doralu(Lord) is a social group found mainly in Andhra Pradesh.Velamas are classed as "Upper Shudras". The history of Velama's is as old as Telugu bravery. Military …