Chebrolu

Chebrolu is a village in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Chebrolu mandal in Tenali revenue division. It was once a Buddhist site and territorial capital of Kakatiya dynasty. The Archaeological excavations revealed Buddhist artefacts of Satavahana and Ikshavaku period. During this period, it was also known with the name Tambrapuri.

History

Terracotta figurines and two coins related to Roman Emperor Constantine were found in this place. Several temples were built during the reign of Chalukya Bhima (892-922 A.D). It was also a place where several inscriptions of Cholas like Velanadu Chodas were found. Satyashraya of Eastern Chalukyas sent an army by his general Baya Nambi to seize of the areas of Chalukya Cholas. The general entered Vengi from the south, reduced the forts of Dharanikota and Yanamadala to ashes and established himself at Chebrolu. Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu built a beautiful palace at Chebrolu and renovated and strengthened the temples. Chebrolu has the only Jewish Synagogue in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to the Children of Yacob. An inscription by Jayapa mentions a Jain temple of Ananta Jina to which he made grants in 1213 A.D.