Boyar History

 A Boyar also spelled boya (Hunter/Warrior) is the name of a caste.
A
leader of a group or Head of Territory. Boya is called as Naidu in
Andhrapradesh is similar to kapu (caste).Boya is called as Boyar in
TamilNadu they constitute the non-Orthodox Kshastriya or warrior class
of India. They are all believed to have originated from an ancient
people called kirata. Boyars are non-orthodox kshatriya or vratya
according to manuscript.
 Near about 18 million of Boyar community people are living throughout

all over in India.3 million peoples are living in TamilNadu.
 Boyars bounded to mountainous regions in south-eastern peninsula

near the Orissa-Andhra region. The original population of Boyas was
mixed with various linguistic groups later, such as the Telugu speaking
community, and spread to all southern states. These Boya warriors
served at the military regiments and chiefs between 10th century to
15th century in Chalukya, Chola, Vijayanagar, and Hoysala empires.
 The eastern Chalukyan empire’s court was essentially a Republic of

Badami, and the administrative subdivisions were known as 'Boya-
Kottams'. Boya-Kottams existed across the southern states right from
5th century, according to Kakatiya inscriptions. Boya-Kottams held
assignments of land or revenue in different villages. Chola-Chalukyas
used the titles 'Udayar' or 'Odeyar' for chieftains at certain periods of
time, which included Boya Chieftains.
 The Musunuri Nayaks were Boya and Kamma warrior chieftains in the
Kakatiya army who regained Andhra in 1326 from the Delhi Sultanate
in the aftermath of the Kakatiya defeat. King Pratapa Rudra’s Kakatiya
kingdom was aptly served by seventy five chieftains called Nayaks. The
Nayaks, who belonged to various agrarian castes such as Boyar,
Velama, Kamma, Reddy, Telaga, and Balija, were divided by mutual
jealousy and rivalry, but were valiant cousins.
 The Chitradurga Palaegar (Polygar) family was of the Beda or Boya,

caste and belonged to one of the hunting hill tribes. According to one
tradition, the Boya families emigrated from Jadikal-durga, in the
neighbourhood of Tirupati, and settled at Nirutadi, near Bramhasagara,
at about 1475 AD. They are said to have belonged to the Kamageti
family. The son and the grandson of one of these was named Hire
Hanummappa Nayaka and Timmanna Nayaka, respectively. There were
many battles in the reign of this Nayaka between Chitradurga,
Harapanahalli, Rayadurga, and Bijapur, in all of which the Nayaka had
splendid success. ([9])Rayadurg and Kalyandurg are two important
forts which were ruled by Boya Palaegars. The name Kalyandurg came
from Boya Kalyanappa, who was a Palaegar in the 16th century.
Rayadurg was originally a stronghold of Boya Palaegar, which was very
turbulent during the Vijayanagar rule. Kalyandurg was under the rule of
Sri Krishnadevaraya and was a part of Vijayanagar Empire.([10]) Sri
Krishnadevaraya was ruling over the Vijayanagar empire from 1509 AD
to 1529 AD. In about 1562, there were very well-known Nayakas in the
Vijayanagar army were 'Boya Ramappa' and 'Tipparaju', the Boya chief
of Pulivendakonda and the palaegars of Kotakonda-Kappatralla.
 In about 1517, Chitradurga Fort was given by Vijayanagar ruler to a

Boya chief. It became a tributary to Bijapur after fall of Vijayanagar.
There were portraits of ‘A Boya of Rank’, a member of the royal caste
(related to royal family) of Chitradurga Nayaks who was documented by
Colin Mackenzie.([11])
 These princes and Boya chiefs were invariably valorous in battle,

merciful and generous to their enemies, wise and discreet in their
administration, far-sighted in their policy, thoroughly religious and
orthodox in their belief and liberal to a fault. These powerful chieftains
had some French engineers in their service and built very strong
fortresses and other public utilities as standing monuments of their
glory.
 Rayadurg and Kalyandurg are two important forts which were ruled by
Boya Palaegars. The name Kalyandurg came from Boya Kalyanappa,
who was a Palaegar in the 16th century. Rayadurg was originally a
stronghold of Boya Palaegar.
 In 1786, Harapanahalli, a town in the Bellary District, was in possession

of a powerful Palaegar of the Boya caste. One of the descendants
married a daughter of Palaegar of Chitradurga. The Palaegars at
different times paid tribute to the Nizam, Morari Rao of Gooty and the
Peshwa. The fort was deserted and now in ruins.
 Later, in 17th century, the Boyars distinguished themselves as smiths,

sculptors, nobles, leaders, priests, landlords, temple sculptors, arm
traders, and seafarers.
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 A Boyar also spelled boya (Hunter/Warrior) is the name of a caste.

 Near about 18 million of Boyar community people are living throughout

 Boyars bounded to mountainous regions in south-eastern peninsula

 The eastern Chalukyan empire’s court was essentially a Republic of

 The Chitradurga Palaegar (Polygar) family was of the Beda or Boya,

 In about 1517, Chitradurga Fort was given by Vijayanagar ruler to a

 These princes and Boya chiefs were invariably valorous in battle,

 In 1786, Harapanahalli, a town in the Bellary District, was in possession

 Later, in 17th century, the Boyars distinguished themselves as smiths,

 Recent discoveries of Jaina Cave inscriptions in Tamilnadu by

 Guptha Empire-A-287 by India History for IAS.IPS. study

 ORISSA by Dr.Shree Ram Chandra Dash Con Historical Background

 Paradigms in Indian History. Osmania University,Hyderabad-500

 Asoka by vineent.A.smith.OXFORD,at the clarendan press.MCM XX

 The criminal classes in India –Bombay presidency by M.Kennedy-

 HINDU TRIBES and CASTES by Rev.M.A.SHERRING.M.A.LLB Fellow of

 Tamilaga Varalarum Panbadumby prof:M.PRAKASH Govt.Arts

 ARULMIGU Sangameswarar Thirukoil,Kottai,Coimbatore Thalavaralaru.

 The GREAT CHOLA TEMPLES by Archaeological Survey of india.

 Konark BLACK PAGODA by KARUNA SAGAR BEHERA by Ministry of

 Indian caste by John Wilson

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