The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c16.1

Language: English

v1.c16.1

SUMMARY. 1. Influence of the battle of Raksas-Tagdi on the history of the South of India.—2. A criticism of Rama Raya and his rule.—3. Tirumala succeeds Rama Raya as Regent of the Empire.—4. The Vijayanagara court flies up country.—5. Triumphal entry of the Muslim Sultans into the city of Vijayanagara.—6. The sack of the city.—7. Departure of the Muhammadans.—8. Return of Tirumala and the court.—9. The imperial palace at this time.—10. Intercourse between Tirumala and Ibrahim Qutb Shah of Golkonda.—11. Sadasiva under the Regency of Tirumala.—12. Tirumala transfers the capital of the Empire to Penukonda.—13. Previous history of this place.—14. Further information about the city of Vijayanagara.—15. The abandonment of Vijayanagara deals a death blow to Portuguese commerce in India.—16. Muhammadan conquests in the North of the Empire.—17. Internal state of the Empire.—18. The Krishnapuram grant at Srirangam.—19. Murder of Sadasiva.—20. An estimate of his reign.