Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar released the book ‘Gandikota Veeranari Govindamma’ authored by N. Nagaveni in Kadapa on Thursday. | Photo credit: HANDOUT
Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Thursday released a book titled ‘Gandikota Veeranari Govindamma’ after a lesser-known Telugu warrior from the Kadapa region.
Interestingly, the Telugu warrior also belonged to the Pemmasani clan. Govindamma fought the battle alongside her younger brother Pemmasani Chinna Thimma Naidu, the ruler of the Gandikota region, and breathed her last.
The book was written by Nemalidinne Nagaveni, a social activist and history buff from Kadapa, who took up the initiative to get dilapidated structures renovated and famous tourist spots brought to light.
“Like Jhansi Rani and Rani Rudrama Devi, Govindamma was equally valiant and her sacrifice is worth remembering,” said Ms. Nagaveni, who credited travel enthusiast and writer Siddavatam Seetharamaiah for her latest work. The minister assured all support for the development of historical places around Gandikota, she added.
Published – 14 May 2026 21:41 IST
