Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.3882
Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.3882
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*nāyaṅkara*, *nāyaṅkāra* (EI 16; ASLV), the feudal system prevalent in the Vijayanagara kingdom, in which the *Nāyakas* enjoyed royal land on condition of offering military service; see Nāyaka, Amara-nāyaka.