Canberra, 18 January 2020 Rama Deva’s death was immediately followed by open rebellion in Karnataka and for a period of time no one could be identified as being in control. Only Pedda Venkata was able to muster some support, mostly from nobles and minor chiefs who were related to him. In what could only be […]
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Indian History Part 77 The Aravidu Rule Section I: Aravidu Rule is Formalised
December 14, 2019 
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Canberra 14 December 2014 Even before the Shahi kings departed from Vijayanagara, steeped in their own dissentions and confusion, a power struggle for control had started to crystallise in the defeated kingdom with the son of Rama Raya, Timma, questioning his uncle Tirumala’s claim to becoming the Regent. By the time the departing Shahis had […]
Continue readingIndian History Part 73 The Sangama Dynasty Section VII Vijayanagara
June 23, 2019 0 Comments
Canberra, 23 June 2019 VIJAYANAGARA – THE CITY OF VICTORY AT THE HEIGHT OF SANGAMA POWER Often the name of the capital, which forms the principal seat of government, is given to the whole empire or kingdom that it controls. The Roman Empire and the Vijayanagara Empire both fall into this category. The Chalukya scion […]
Continue readingIndian History Part 73 The Sangama Dynasty Section I: An Astute Beginning
April 13, 2019 0 Comments
Canberra, 13 April 2019 Sangama was a relatively obscure person, said to be the son of one Bukka. Some have identified this Bukka as a minor noble Bukkarayulu, which could also mean that he was a Reddy chief. However, this information cannot be corroborated with any other available source. Sangama was Bhava Sangama a valiant […]
Continue readingIndian History Part 72 Disputed Origins: The Continuing Debate
March 16, 2019 0 Comments
Canberra, 16 March 2019 The first reality that is noticeable regarding the great Vijayanagar Empire is that unlike many other famous, and infamous kingdoms, it is named after a city with the title ‘Empire’ added to it. It is opined that calling this great Hindu empire, unquestionably the greatest in medieval India, by the name […]
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