Administration and Social Life under Vijayanagar c6.25

c6.25

During the period of his training the Yuvarāja was placed under the tutelage of able teachers who taught him the Śāstras, the knowledge of which was necessary for a king. He also acquired knowledge in the science of weapons such as śara, asi (sword), astra (missile, bow, arrow), and in horse-riding and other similar arts necessary for princes.¹² He also learnt the fine arts. Prince Raghunātha of Tanjore, for instance, was a master in the art of music and was a great composer, himself designing several rāgas.¹³