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<p><b>Velama</b> are a <a href="page.php?w=Hinduism">Hindu</a> caste found mainly in <a href="page.php?w=Andhra_Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a> and <a href="page.php?w=Telangana">Telangana</a>. The term "Velama" was first recorded for the community in a <a href="page.php?w=17th_century">17th century</a> inscription. The text "Velugoti Vari Vamsavali" documents the medieval military history of Velama rulers.</p>

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<p>The Velamas have been identified by this name since the 17th century, although the poet <a href="page.php?w=Srinatha">Srinatha</a></p><p>
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