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 Fifth Generation.

Singama Naidu, Vennama Naidu and Yachama Naidu, the three sons of Yerra-Dacha Naidu are the important members of this generation, and the present Hne descends from the eldest. The chief source of information about this warrior-prince is the famous Telugu book known as SingabhupaUyam. From it we gather that he reigned at Rachakonda and Devarakonda, two taluks now belonging to the Nizam's Dominions. The period of his sway corresponds to that of Pratapa Rudra II (1295—1323 A.D.). He built several agraharams in Eleswaram a place of pilgrimage on the banks of the Krishna.

He was also known for some deeds of fighting. Among his achievements may be