A History of South India from Prehistoric Times to the Fall of Vijayanagar c17.67

c17.67

When he finally reached Vijayanagar, Achyuta came to terms with Rāma Rāya and agreed to share the power with him. This greatly displeased Sāluva Vira Narasihma who retired from the court and set up the standard of revolt in the south with the aid of the chieftains of Ummattur and the Tiruvadi rājya in south Travancore. Achyuta Rāya marched against them, with an army commanded by his brother-in-law Salakarāju Tirumala. The campaign was one victorious progress up to the banks of the Tambraparni where a pillar of victory was set up. The Pāndya ruler who had suffered at the hands of the rebels was restored to his kingdom and his daughter accepted as the emperor's bride. Sāluva Vira Narasimha and his allies were not only defeated in battle but captured and brought as prisoners to the king's camp at Srirangam. Achyuta returned to his capital via Ummattur to receive the submission of local chieftains on the way.