[5][4][27] It is believed that the Kunchitigas were originally from North India and were forced to migrate south due to various circumstances in that region.

While fleeing the Muslim ruler, she was unable to cross an overflowing river (some accounts say Godavari, others say Tungabhadra) and was helped by a Kuruba Gowda[5][27][4] called Jaldhi Bapparaya, who was one of the two divine foundlings (the other being Avinakamaraya).

After crossing the river, the Kunchitigas settled in Vijaynagar first, before moving further south to Nandana Hosur in Chitradurga District, where they migrated to Sira, which is still considered to be their headquarters.

[41]Many Seuna rulers had Kannada names and titles such as Dhadiyappa, Bhillama, Rajugi, Vadugi, Vasugi, and Kaliya Ballala.

[42] An alternate version of the history of Kunchitigas and the traditions of Unde Yattaraya is recorded in the Nandana Hosur Copper Plate, but its reliability is doubted.

Keturaya is described as a divine ruler born in Warangal that rose to power after the fall of the Kakatiya empire.

[43] Nagappa's unexpected death at the hands of enemy forces brings Nagamma‘a youthful marriage to an end.

The Kunchitigas worship Mahasati Devi Veera Nagamma as Shiva's daughter, who through her pure and sincere devotion was able to overcome death.

[43] Keturaya is said to have ruled a part of the Warangal's Kakatiya kingdom in the 12th century, which is approximated by archaeological evidence like a copper inscription.

The Penukonda rulers dominated parts of South India roughly during and after the fall of Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal, and much before the rise of the Vijayanagara Empire.

[45][46] Some of the Rashtrakuta inscriptions found in the Banavasimandala carry the depiction of a plough at the top, the symbol of the Vokkaliga.

[48] This theory is supported with evidence from Kunchitiga settlements and migration patterns, which resemble a mobile army's method of setting up outposts in their conquests.

The archaeological department found a stone inscription in Nandana-hosuru, Chitradurga District, with information about the 48 gotras.

[57] According to various inscriptions that were found on the copper plates and palm leaves in South Indian archives,[58] the 48 gotras were named after their characters and physiques.