City Of Victory- The Rise and Fall Of Vijayanagara

City Of Victory- The Rise and Fall Of Vijayanagara

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Book Specification

Item Code: NCZ188
Author: Ratnakar Sadasyula
Publisher: Centre for Cultural Studies, Samvit Kendra
Language: English
Edition: 2019
ISBN: 9788193373767
Pages: 160 (Throughout B/W Illustrations)
Cover: PAPERBACK
Other Details 8.50 X 5.50 inches
Weight 210 gm

Book Description

About the Book
While some scholars have definitely taken pains to put together the glorious trajectory of Vijayanagara, the works do not reach the younger generation which is where, books like "City of Victory" bridge the gap. This collection can make an excellent gift to the younger generation to who we owe the knowledge of true history, the stories of their ancestors and the lessons they learnt.

This book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand how the South held off foreign invaders for two centuries. Written in an easy style, the book makes for an engrossing read for all ages.

About the Author
Ratnakar Sadasyula is working as an IT professional in the city of Hyderabad. He loves technology and has a passion for History, primarily Indian History and Culture.

Foreword
The Vijayanagara empire represents an epoch making phase in the history of Bharata. It was founded during the second quarter of the fourteenth century when the whole of Northern Bharata was reeling under the terrible Islamic rule of Delhi Sultanate.

The Muslim onslaught was already making in-roads into Southern Bharata. The Yadava, Kakatiya, Hoysala and the Pandya kingdoms of the South were defeated by the invading Muslim armies from the North. It seemed the horrors of Muslim occupation in the Northern Bharata will repeat themselves in the South.

It was at this critical juncture of time the Vijayanagara kingdom was founded as a saviour of Hindu society, culture and civilization. The Vijayanagara kingdom stood for three important causes.

i) Thwarting the Islamic onslaught from the north

ii) Clearing the Muslim occupations in the South and

iii) Protecting, preserving and supporting the growth of Hindu Dharma, culture and civilization.

The greatness of the Vijayanagara empire lies in the fact that it succeeded in all these three aspects magnificently. The all-round contribution of Vijayanagara empire was responsible for the preservation and continuation of Hindu heritage in the social, political and cultural life of Bharata down to this day.

Research by both Bharatiya and foreign scholars in the past three decades, have generated a great deal of new and authentic material on the history of Vijayanagara.

Preface
When one speaks about the history and culture of Telugu people, the Vijayanagara Empire comes immediately into one's mind. As a Telugu person myself, the glories of Vijayanagara were something I grew up with. As a kid I chuckled with delight at the witty escapades of Tenali Ramakrishna, the court jester at Hampi. I heard of Sri Krishnadeva Raya, the Andhra Bhoja, his military exploits, and his literary talents. I heard accounts of people going to Hampi, and coming back with details of the wonderful architecture and sculpture there.

Vijayanagara Empire is closely tied to the ethos and spirit of Telugu people. An entire region Rayalaseema gets its name from "Rayala Vaari Seema”, the land of the Rayas, the rulers of Vijayanagara. Every place in Rayalaseema has a connection with the Vijayanagara Empire. Be it the fortresses of Gutti, Penukonda, Gandikota, or the palace at Chandragiri or the holy temples of Tirumala, Ahobilam or the Nandi at Lepakshi, every place has a connect with the Vijayanagara Empire. In fact most of the landlords now in Rayalaseema were descendants of the Polygars who played a crucial role in the Vijayanagara Empire.

Apart from its military achievements, Vijayanagara Empire was also known as the Golden Age of Telugu Literature. The Ashta Diggajas, the eight great poets in the court of Sri Krishna Deva Raya, such giants like Allasani Peddana, Nandi Timmanna. Sri Krishna Deva Raya himself was called as Andhra Bhoja, and an author of note, apart from being a great ruler and warrior. And there were great poets like Kavi Sarvabhouma Srinatha, and composers like Annamacharya during the period. In fact the three centuries of its rule was a Golden period for artistes, writers and sculptors.

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