Gonka I

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Velanati Chodas
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Durjaya Chieftains of Velanadu
Gonka I 1076 - 1108
Rajendra Choda I 1108 - 1132
Gonka II 1132 - 1161
Rajendra Choda II 1161 - 1181
Gonka III 1181 - 1186
Prithviswara 1186 - 1207
Rajendra Choda III 1207 - 1216

Gonka I was a Telugu king and the first of Velanati Chodas who ruled from 1076 A.D. to 1108 A.D.

Gonka I ruled as a vassal to Kulottunga I of Chalukya Cholas of Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and his son Mammadi Varma, viceroy of Vengi. He fought as general in the battles against Kalyani Chalukyas and also against refractory vassals, Kalinga anmd Chakrakuta, who joined with Kalyani Chalukyas. He assumed the title Chola Mula Stambha(The pillar of Chola empire). His kingdom included the region from Gundlakamma in south to Tripurantakam in West.

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Preceded by
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Velanati Chodas
10761108
Succeeded by
Rajendra Choda I