Pithapuram Estate

Pithapuram Zamindari was one of the largest and wealthiest Zamindari in the East Godavari district, Madras Presidency.[1] In 1802, Pithapuram was overshadowed by the renowned Peddapuram estate. But, in 1843, all other villages of Peddapuram were lost except Kottam and left with only 36 villages. Pithapuram rise to power and also bought many other estates of Peddapuram, Thotapalle Estate, etc. By 1874-1875 this estate had a revenue of INR 5,51,231 and paid a peskash of 2,50,160/-.[2]

Pithapuram
Zamindari Estate
Rao Venkata Kumara Mahipati Surya Rao, Last Zamindar of the Estate
Number of Villages:128 Villages(by 1802)
Possession:1749
Accession1949

History

The Zamindars of this estate belonged to the Padma Nayaka Velama Stock. This family traces its origin to the Venkatagiri royal family. One of the members of Venkatagiri family came to Godvari districts as a Sardar, whose descendants later settled there.[3] This family came to Godavari District in 1571 and was given the Jagir of Anaparthi. They were made the Sardars of Rajahmundry who led 4000 troops. They got the Zamindari sanad in 1749 from Rustum Khan, a general of Nizam.[4] Later they made a permanent settlement with the British in 1802. The total area of the estate in 1903 was 393 square miles with a revenue of INR 9,14,000/- paying a peskash of 2,44,000/-.[5] Later they were also given the titles of Maharaja as a personal distinction.[6]

Relations

The Zamindars of Pithapuram are closely related to the Nuzvid Estate Rajas through marital alliances. Bobbili, Venkatagiri, and Jetprole royal families are very closely related to Pithapuram royal family as they all claim their descent from the same ancestor.[7]

Further reading

References
  1. "Pithapuram Zamindari being the largest in Godavari district". 1915.
  2. "Revenue of Pithapuram Estate".
  3. "Offshoot of Venkatagiri Royal Family".
  4. "Possession of Pithapuram Estate".
  5. "Glory of the Pithapuram Estate".
  6. Chalapati Rao, I. V. (1987). "Maharaja Of Pithapuram".
  7. "Relations of Pithapuram Royal Family".
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