Padebeeras

Innately born warriors, the Kodavas have steadfastly defended Kodavaland and its rulers for centuries — from the early Palegaras, who ruled well before the 15th century, to the kings of the 18th century. Across these shifting periods of governance, the Padebeeras emerged as influential leaders for the community, guiding, organising, and mobilising the Kodavas in moments of both peace and conflict. Their leadership, courage, and strategic vision were central to protecting the land and nurturing the continued prosperity of Kodagu.

The list of these remarkable heroes stands as a proud testament to their enduring commitment and contributions to the region’s protection and well-being — a legacy that continues to inspire generations of Kodavas even today.

By Years and Regime

Prior to 1600 

• Kullachanda Chondhu
• Kayyandhira Appayya
• Ajjikuttira Achayya (Achu Nayaka)
• Polledevira Appayya
• Appuneravanda Belliappa
• Bonira Chinnavva

1600 – 1620 Veeraraja

•    Kalyatanda Ponnappa
•    Bottolanda Manicha
•    Maletira Mecha

1620 – 1633  Appajiraja

•    Muddura Muthamma
•    Cholanda Karicha

1633 – 1687  Muddhuraja

•    Iychettira Appaiah
•    Alamanda Doddavva
•    Nayakanda Uthunayaka

1687 – 1736 Doddaveerappa

•    Paradanda Ponnappa
•    Chonira Muthanna
•    Nayakanda Uthunayaka
•    Bonira Muthanna

1736 – 1766  Chikkaveerappa

•    Chonira Charmana

1766 – 1770  Muddyyaraja

•    Kannanda Doddayya
•    Appachira Mandanna
•    Alamanda Muddayya

1774 – 1780  Devapparaja / Lingaraja

•  Chowrira Kariappa
•  Thathanda Subbaiah
•  Palanganda Devaiah

1785 – 1787  No Kings

•    Chowrira Kariappa
•    Pattamada Biddappa
•    Maletira Madaiah
•    Thathanda Subbaiah
•    Kullettira Ponnanna
•    Biddanda Bopu

1787 – 1809 Doddaveerarajendra

•    Pattacharuvanda Bolluka
•    Appaneravanda Achaiah
•    Biddanda Boppu
•    Ajjikuttira Mandanna
•    Ketolira Achunna ( Achayya )
•    Puliyanda Ponnappa
•    Mandepanda Appaiah
•    Kangira Appanna
•    Kullettira Ponnanna
•    Pattamada Appanna
•   Kaliyanda Muthannakumara

1809 – 1811   Rani Devamajji

•    Chowrira Kariappa
•    Mandepanda Appaiah
•    Maletira Madaiah
•    Palanganda Charmana
•    Kotera Muthappa

1811 – 1820  Lingaraja II

•    Apparanda Boppu
•    Chowrira Kariappa
•    Pattamada Biddappa
•    Maletira Madaiah
•    Pattamada Chetticha
•    Palanganda Devamaji
•    Chowrira Neelamma
•    Paradanda Akkavva
•    Mukkattira Ipanna

1834 – 1947  British Raj

• Mandepanda Monnayya
• Karineravanda Muddayya
• Rao Bahadurs
• Diwan Bahadurs

By Okka

Prior to 1600

1. Ajjikuttira Achayya (Achu Nayaka)
2. Appuneravanda Belliappa
3. Bonira Chinnavva
4. Kayyandhira Appayya
5. Kullachanda Choandhu
6. Polledevira Appayya

post 1620

1.   Ajjikuttira Mandanna
2.    Alamanda Doddavva
3.    Alamanda Muddayya
4.    Appachira Mandanna
5.    Appaneravanda Achaiah
6.    Apparanda Boppu
7.    Biddanda Boppu
8.    Bonira Muthanna
9.    Bottolanda Manicha
10.    Cholanda Karicha
11.    Chonira Charmana
12.    Chonira Muthanna
13.    Chowrira Kariappa
14.    Chowrira Neelamma
15.    Iychettira Appaiah
16.    Kalyatanda Ponnappa
17.    Kangira Appanna
18.    Kannanda Doddayya
19.    Ketolira Achunna
20.    Kotera Muthappa
21.    Kullettira Ponnanna
22.    Maletira Madaiah
23.    Maletira Mecha
24.    Mandepanda Appaiah
25.    Mandepanda Appaiah
26.    Muddura Muthamma
27.    Mukkattira Ipanna
28.    Nayakanda Uthunayaka
29.    Palanganda Charmana
30.    Palanganda Devaiah
31.    Palanganda Devamaji
32.    Paradanda Akkavva
33.    Paradanda Ponnappa
34.    Pattacharuvanda Bolluka
35.    Pattamada Appanna
36.    Pattamada Biddappa
37.    Pattamada Chetticha
38.    Puliyanda Ponnappa
39.    Thathanda Subbaiah