Matla Anantaraju

Matla Anantaraju also known as Matla Ananta was an important chief of the Matli Chiefs and a trusted military commander under the Vijayanagara Empire. He took part in many battles against the Golconda Sultanate and played a key role in defending the empire. Matla Ananta also helped suppress the Madurai Nayaks and several rebellious chiefs in the Rayalaseema region who rose against Emperor Venkatapati Raya.

Origin Matla Anantaraju was born into a Telugu family. He was the son of Matla Ellamaraju the leader of Matli Chiefs and a military commander under Venkatapati Raya and his mother was Rangamamba. Manne Hamvira