Krishnadevaraya's Fate: From Blinding Order to South Indian Deity | Vijayanagar Empire Legend
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Blinded by Fate: How Krishnadevaraya Became South India's God-Like Ruler
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News18•20-02-2026, 13:17
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.