Canberra, 1 January 2020 In the period 1596-99, two important events took place in the Deccan that lead one to believe, indirectly, that the fortunes of Vijayanagara was once again on the rise. The first was the annexation of the Nizam Shahi kingdom of Ahmadnagar by the Mughals under the instruction of Emperor Akbar. The […]
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Indian History Part 77 The Aravidu Dynasty Section III: Venkata Deva Raya II
Canberra, 26 December 2019 Sri Ranga Deva’s younger brother, Rama Raja, had predeceased him, leaving behind two sons. However, at the time of Sri Ranga’s death, both these princes were minors. Therefore, the ‘people’, meaning the nobles, Brahmins and warriors, chose Venkata the youngest brother of Sri Ranga, to succeed to the throne. This move […]
Continue readingIndian History Part 66 The Adil Shahis of Bijapur Section IV The Zenith
Canberra, 9 June 2018 At the time of Ali Adil Shah’s death, the most popular and prominent person in the kingdom was his wife, Chand Bibi, who was also the sister of the ruling Nizam Shahi king of Ahmadnagar. She was a level-headed woman of great intellect, energy and sagacity. The Story of Chand […]
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