The epigraphs or inscriptions issued by the Kakatiyas, their ministers, generals, and contemporary rulers provide very useful information about the various aspects of Kakatiya history. Some of them are quoted here:
- Mugallu grant, dated 956 CE, of Eastern Chalukyan prince Danarnava, referred for the first time about the name of a Kakatiya chief, named Gundyana.
- Hanamkonda Thousand Pillar Temple inscription, dated 1163 CE, of Rudradeva, clearly mentioned the declaration of sovereign power by him.
- Bayyaram Tank Inscription of Mailambika, sister of Ganapatideva, dated 1219 CE, throws some light on the genealogy of Kakatiyas. According to the information stated in this epigraph, the Bayyaram Tank was constructed by her.
- Motupalli Abhaya Sasanam, dated 1244 CE, issued by king Ganapatideva, describes the external trade carried out from Motupalli port. It also mentioned the elaborate arrangements made by the King to protect the external traders by providing them with concessions.
- Malkapuram epigraph, dated 1261 CE, by an official of Rudramadevi’s reign referred to the educational institutions (Vidyamandapams) of the Kakatiya Age.
- Chandupatla, dated 1289 CE, issued by Puvvula-Mummadi, who was working under Rudramadevi’s General Mallikarjuna, gives very useful information regarding Rudrama’s death in her attempt to crush the Revolt of Kayasta Ambadeva.
