The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c17.1

v1.c17.1

SUMMARY.—1. Accession of Tirumala to the throne of Vijayanagara.—2. Dynastic propaganda through the Empire, revised through contemporary inscriptions and grants.—3. Rebellions of feudatory chiefs and Rajas against the Emperor.—4. Erection of the three Viceroyalties of the Telugu, Kanarese and Tamil countries.—5. Muhammadan conquests in the North.—6. Action of Tirumala against the invaders.—7. Sriranga appointed Yuvaraja. Death of the Emperor.—8. Tirumala’s piety and wisdom.—9. Final criticism of the first Sovereign of the Aravidu Dynasty.