Bobbili (Telugu: ) is a town, mandal headquarters and a Municipality in Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Bobbili is located at 183400N 832200E / 18.5667N 83.3667E / 18.5667; 83.3667. It has an average elevation of 103metres (337feet). The town and kingdom of Bobbili was founded during the 17th century by Pedda Rayudu, the 15th descendant of the Rajah of Venkatagiri. The town was originally named "Pedda-puli" ("The Big Tiger") after Sher Muhammad Khan, the Nawab of Srikakulam who granted it as a gift to the maharajah of Venkatgiri for his services in his southern campaigns. However, with time, the town became known as "Pebbuli", then "Bebbuli" and finally "Bobbili". The battle of Bobbili in 1750, is one of the significant episodes in the history of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Vizianagaram kings won the war with the help of French General Marquis de Bussy. This battle gave the glamour of eternal bravery to Bobbili name. During British...
