The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c17.121

v1.c17.121

His usurpation of the throne may be easily justified. A pageant king like Sadasiva was a grave danger to the Empire at such a turbulent time; and if any relics of imperial power were to be saved, the removal of Sadasiva was a political necessity. Nevertheless political necessity never justified a murder; if Tirumala is responsible for the assassination of Sadasiva Raya, the first monarch of the Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagara will always be blamed for having sprinkled the steps of his throne with the blood of his predecessor.