[3] It has an average elevation of 23 metres (78 feet) The Battle Of Padmanabham was fought on July 9, 1794, between the British, led by Colonel Pendergast, and Pusapati Vijaya Rama Raju II of Vizianagaram.

The Vizianagaram forces were led by Raja Sagi Rama Chandra Raju of the Pandrangi mokhasa family.

Earlier, the chieftains of Vizianagaram aided French and later British in conquering the neighbouring principalities.

Both the Raja and his commander were killed, along with 800 soldiers of Vizianagaram, allowing the British to gain full control over the tiny principality.

After the death of Pusapati Vijayarama Raju II, his son Pusapati Narayana Raju was guarded by the Raja Sagi family until 1796, when he was crowned king of the Vizianagaram estate.