The prosperous kingdom of Devaraknoda was established by the “Padma Nayaka Veluma Rajas” choosing the Devaraknoda fortress as the Autonomously ruled palace and they reigned supreme from 1287 to 1482 A.D. with much pomp and Glory. The Second Maada Naidu is the eight kings of these Padma Nayaka lineages.

The second Maada Naidu was a man of vitality. He was not only great warrior winning many battles in the battlefield but also an eminent educationalist. He was a man of benevolence for his people as a self-reliant ruler and a compassionate human being. He was a staunch believer of Hinduism and built many temples in his regime giving a cultural heritage to Deveraknoda region during his regime, the Umamaheshwara temple in Srishailam was restructured and he was the person behind the construction of the steps to the Patala Ganga, the famous pilgrim spot in Srishailam, This way Maada Naidu took an active part in restoring the historical significance of his kingdom. It was during his prosperous regime that Deveraknoda gained prominence in the atlas of the world.

During his rule, he waged a war against the Bahmani Sultans and with his Arrogance and strong determination in the battlefield drove them away to the relief of his people in the kingdom. As a great educationist and a famous writer in Telugu literature, Maada Nayudu wrote a comment on “Ramayana” and dedicated it to lord Rama. This way, he showed his greatness towards the culture and literature.

After the death of Maada Nayudu, his son, Peda vedagiri Nayudu was enthroned as the next king of Deveraknoda. Peda vedagiri Nayudu, like his father strived hard for the development of his kingdom. As a young warrior, he helped his father in gaining victory over his enemies and strengthening his roots in the region. He reined the kingdom from 1384 to 1410 where in they’re a number of developments activities being held.

His rule was followed by the reign of the third Maada Nayudu, the son of Peda vedagiri Nayudu. During his regime there occurred a chaotic scene in the whole south Indian kingdoms in the Bahamani Sultans but due to the optimistic, brave and tactful handling of the third Maada Nayudu the kingdom retained its stand in the world scenario but their rule lasted only for a short period from 1410 to 1425 only 15 years. After the reign of the third Maada Nayudu his youngest son Lingama Naidu took over as the king of Devarakonda fort.

He ruled the kingdom from 1425 to 1475 and this is the longest tenure by a Padma Nayaka veluma rajas. Which was the golden age of the kingdom of Devarakonda. Lingama Naidu was as efficient as his ancestors. His vigorous battle works laid down many enemies’ lives and his strength was so fearful that he gave nightmarish expressions to his enemies through his fierce personality. He also expanded his kingdom to the boundary of Kalinga dynasty. Hearing about his valor, the Vijaya Nagara King Devarayulu attacked lingama nayudu through his Samantha king Telugu Raya but had to go back to his kingdom empty handed. This defeat gave rise to discrimination between the Vijaya Nagara rulers and the Padma Nayaka rulers and in turn gave way to Bahamani Sultans to occupy the Warangal region. Not withstanding these attacks by the Bahmani rulers and the enmity with the Vijayanagara rulers. Lingama Naidu joined hands with great Kalinga Kapileshwara Gajapathi. With his assistance and guidance, Lingama Naidu overthrew the Bahmani rulers from his kingdom and also occupied parts of Vijayanagara kingdom. With his outstanding caliber, he was victorious in unifying the Bhuvanagiri fort into their kingdom.

Lingama Naidu was the ferocious warrior who drove away the Bahmani king Humanyun along with his huge contingency of soldiers from the Devarakonda fort.

But due to the continuous attacks by the Bahmani rulers the Devarakonda kingdoms lost their glory and as a result, Lingama Naidu became the last ruler to rule his kingdom autonomously. After his death the Velema Rajas satisfied themselves becoming the Samantha Rajas but could not gain the Autonomy. As the days flown like skylark, the Padma Nayaka Velama Rajas were made the owners to their fort but with no right rule over the kingdom ending the autonomous reign of the Velama Rajas.