 Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya.Amongst "Ashta Diggajas", Allasani Peddana, Dhoorjati, Nandi Timmana, Maadayyagari Mallana and Ayyalaraju Rama Bhadrudu are from this region.Poets like Vemana, Sri Potuluri Virabrahmendra Swami from YSR Kadapa district played a great role in educating the common people through their literary works.