Literary works of Kakatiya Period

The Kakatiya dynasty had a strong tradition of literature, and many literary works were produced during this time. Some of the notable subtopics of literature during the Kakatiya dynasty are:

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Telugu literature: Telugu literature flourished during the Kakatiya dynasty, and many notable poets and writers produced works in this language. Some of the famous poets of this time include Srinatha, Palkuriki Somanatha, and Potana.

Srinatha – (kavi sarvabhauma ) wrote, Panditaaradhyacharita, Sivaratri Mahatyam, Haravilāsamu, Bhimakanda, Kasikhandamu, Srungara Naishadham, Palanati Veeracharitra, Dhananjaya Vijjayam, Marrutaratcharithra, Srungaradipika and Kridabhiramam over the subjects of history and mythology.

Palkuriki Somanatha wrote  Basava Purana, Panditaradhya charitra, Malamadevipuranamu and Somanatha Stava–in dwipada metre (“couplets”); Anubhavasara, Chennamallu Sisamalu, Vrushadhipa Saataka and Cheturvedasara–in verses; Basavodharana in verses and ragale metre (rhymed couplets in blank verse); and the Basavaragada in Telugu Language . Apart from he also contributed to Kannada and Sanskrit literature.

Bammera Pothana – was another Telugu poet of this period best known for his translation of the Bhagavata Purana from Sanskrit to Telugu as Sri Andhra Maha Bhaagavatamu. He also wrote Bhogini dandakam

Legendary poet Tikkana Somayaji (1220-1300) was a Niyogi Brahmana, Flourished as the court poet of
Manumasiddhi II, The Telugu choda Chief of Nellore who was a fendatory to Kakatiya Ganapatideva. He wrote Niravacharottara – Ramayana a Part of the Uttarakanda of Valmiki Ramayana. He was the second poet of the “Trinity of Poets (kavi trayam)” that translated Mahabharata into Telugu

Sanskrit literature: The Kakatiya dynasty also patronized the production of Sanskrit literature, and many notable works were produced during this time. The famous poet Srinatha wrote many works such as the Haravilasam, which is a eulogy of the Kakatiya king Prataparudra.

Jain literature: The Kakatiya dynasty also supported the production of Jain literature, and many notable works were produced during this time. The famous poet Palkuriki Somanatha wrote many works such as the Basavapurana, which is a biography of the Jain saint Basaveshwara.

Historical works: Many historical works were produced during the Kakatiya dynasty, which provide valuable information about the history and culture of the time. The famous poet Potana wrote the Andhra Mahabharatam, which is a Telugu version of the Mahabharata.