The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara

The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara (1927) by Rev. H. Heras is a pioneering work that examines the final Hindu dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire, established by Tirumala Deva Raya in 1570 after the catastrophic Battle of Talikota. Heras delves into the dynasty’s efforts to restore the empire’s former glory amidst internal strife and external invasions. He provides a detailed analysis of the Aravidu rulers, including Tirumala, Sriranga I, Venkata II, and Sriranga III, highlighting their administrative strategies, military campaigns, and cultural contributions. The book also discusses the decline of the dynasty, culminating in the fall of the empire in 1646.