They served as tributaries to the Later Cholas and the Western Chalukyas, governing the region of Kammanadu in the erstwhile Guntur district.
[2] Gonka I ruled as a vassal to Kulothunga I of the Later Cholas in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and his son Mummadi Varma served as viceroy of Vengi.
Malla Bhupati of Vengi recovered some regions along the banks of the Krishna, but the Velanati Chodas remained subjects of Someswara III during these conflicts.
Many chieftains, including the Velanati Chodas, collaborated with him and played a crucial role in driving out the Kalyani Chalukyas in the Battle of Manneru.
He accompanied Kulothunga Chola II in numerous campaigns, including the famous Godavari battle, which resulted in the recovery of all territories from the Kalyani Chalukyas.
His son, Rajendra Choda III, made further attempts but ultimately lost the entire kingdom to Ganapatideva.
The Palanati Charitra mentions that war sports, including cockfighting, were popular, and the region boasted opulent city markets.