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 elsewhere) is the latter part of the fourteenth century. His son Anapotha Naidu, same as Annama Naidu, defeated Sammeta Somuud of the Lunar line. He lost his life in fighting with Bolupalli Bukkha Rajah in the siege of Gandikota.

His third brother, Vedagiri Naidu or China Singama Naidu, gave a fit punishment to Bukkha Rai by subsequently defeating and capturing him, though in the end he forgave him. Mada Naidu the youngest of the brothers is remembered by his wife's inscription at Nagasamudram in 1429 A.D. Nagasamudram is the name of a tank built by Nagamamba at Nagaram, a place four miles north-east of Rachakonda, the capital town described already. In that inscription Mada Naidu is described as the author of a commentary on Ramayanam called "Raghaviyam" duly dedicated to Sree Rama. Anapotha Naidu, the son of China Singama or Vedadri Naidu is not noteworthy, but his first son