Blinded by Fate: How Krishnadevaraya Became South India's God-Like Ruler

• Krishnadevaraya, initially ordered to be blinded, was saved by minister Saluva Thimmarasu who presented goat's eyes to the dying king Veera Narasimha Raya.
• Ascending the throne in 1509 AD, Krishnadevaraya faced immediate challenges from the Bijapur Sultanate and internal rebellions.
• He secured a decisive victory in the Battle of Raichur in 1520, utilizing modern cannons and Portuguese alliances, making Vijayanagara a dominant power.
• His reign marked a golden age of cultural advancement, with scholars like Tenali Ramakrishna in his court and his own Telugu epic 'Amuktamalyada'.
• Vijayanagara flourished as a 'City of Gold' under his rule, known for temples, irrigation, and trade, leaving a lasting legacy despite the empire's later decline.