The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c8.27

v1.c8.27

The solemn act of the coronation and anointment of the descendant of the great Isvara-Narasimha, nephew of the most glorious Sovereign of Vijayanagara, Krishna Deva Raya, was the occasion of much joy on the part of the inhabitants of the capital; "and the tears of joy", says one of his grants of 1558, "shed at the time of his coronation-anointing flooded the earth so as to make her appear as the queen who was anointed with him" ⁶. Rama Raya seating Sadasiva on the precious stone (the throne inlaid with precious stones), holding an umbrella over his head ⁷, 'restored once more the Empire of Vijayanagara to its ancient glory' ⁸.