page_title: Pedavegi
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Pedavegi / History
caption_attribution_description: English: A map of Important Buddhist sites in Andhra Pradesh. (Excavated till Dec 2012) Note: The map is created for information and educational purposes. People using the map outside Wikipedia projects are requested to attribute it properly.
context_page_description: Pedavegi is a village in West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India, 10 km north of Eluru. It is administered under Eluru revenue division. Pedavegi also serves as the mandal headquarters of Pedavegi mandal.
context_section_description: Eastern Chalukyas, or Chalukyas of Vengi was a South Indian dynasty whose kingdom was located in present-day Andhra Pradesh. Their capital was Vengi and their dynasty lasted for around 500 years, from the 7th century until c. 1130 C.E. when the Vengi kingdom merged with the Chola empire. The Vengi kingdom continued to be ruled by Eastern Chalukyan kings under the protection of the Chola empire until 1189 C.E., when the kingdom succumbed to the Hoysalas and the Yadavas. Their capital was originally at present day Vengi (Pedavegi) of the West Godavari district but was later changed to Rajamahendravaram (Rajamundry).
caption: Buddhist Centres in Andhra Pradesh
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