In 1498, the last governor of Telangana, Qutubul Mulk Dakhani, controlled the territory of Golconda, Warangal, Devarakonda, Rachakonda and Koilkonda and went on to build the edifice of the Qutub Shahi dynasty.
Srinatha was respected as Kavi Sarvabhouma (King of poets) in Telugu, and patronised by many kings including the Kondavidu Reddys, Velamas of Rachakonda and Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire.