Gona Ganna Reddy

Gona Ganna Reddy (r. 1262 – 1296 CE) was a military chieftain and an influential figure during the Kakatiya dynasty. He ruled Vardhamaanapuram (now Nandi Vaddeman) in present-day Nagarkurnool district and was a loyal supporter of Rani Rudrama Devi, one of the few female rulers in Indian history.

As a key military leader, Gona Ganna Reddy played an instrumental role in maintaining the stability of the Kakatiya dynasty, particularly in supporting Rudrama Devi's rule. He contributed to several infrastructural projects, including the construction of lakes with his brother-in-law, Danda Senani. He was the son of Gona Budda Reddy, a poet who contributed to the Ranganatha Ramayanam in the Telugu language.