The Raja of Manchuru, is an Indian title of nobility. It originally designated the feudal lord of the Manchuru Estate. https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehs301.pdf Modern Asian Studies Vol. 17, No. 4 (1983)
List of Rajas of Manchuru (Preceding geneological records are vague, however local estimates place five title holders before this)
- Govindarajulu Kalikiri-Reddy, 6th Raja of Manchuru
- Venkataswamy Kalikiri-Reddy, 7th Raja of Manchuru
In 1947, the British Raj was replaced by a republic. Under the Indian Constitution adopted in 1950, titles of nobility are not legally recognised; only being held titularly, however these titles were never formally abolished in the British sense.
- Bharathi Rajendran, 8th Rani of Manchuru Post-abolition status The title was legally extinguished in 1950 by the enactment of Article 18 of the Indian Constitution. However, there are documented cases of usage as a courtesy title, especially in ceremonial contexts, since then.
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