Career
The defeat of Velanati Chodas at the hands of Kakatiya emperor Ganapatideva (1241 Civil Engineering) led to many Nayaka warriors migrating to Warangal and joining the Kakatiya army. Jayapa Nayudu, a valiant commander from Kammanadu, was made the chief of the elephant wing in the army. Jayapa belonged to Ayya Vamsa (clan) of Kamma Durjaya lineage.
He was the son of Pinna Choda whose father Narappa was the governor of the estuary region of river Krishna, also known as Diviseema.
All the brothers served as commanders in the army of Velanati Choda kings.
