Tirumala Deva Raya
King of the Vijayanagara Empire
About Tirumala Deva Raya
Lived 1500 – 1578.
Tirumala Deva Raya (reigned 1570–1572) was the first crowned Emperor of Vijayanagara from the Aravidu Dynasty. He was the younger brother of Rama Raya and the husband of Princess Vengalamba, making him the son-in-law of Emperor Krishna Deva Raya. Following the Battle of Talikota, he rescued the last Tuluva Emperor, Sadasiva Raya, and relocated the imperial capital to Penukonda. After Sadasiva's death in 1570 CE, he ascended as the Emperor of Vijayanagara. He was succeeded by his son, Sriranga I in 1572.
Muslim Invasion of Penukonda Tirumala Raya escaped the Battle of Talikota and afterwards shifted his capital to Penukonda. He later repulsed a Muslim invasion on Penukonda.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tirumala Deva Raya?
King of the Vijayanagara Empire
When was Tirumala Deva Raya born?
Tirumala Deva Raya was born in 1500.
When did Tirumala Deva Raya die?
Tirumala Deva Raya died in 1578.
What nationality was Tirumala Deva Raya?
Tirumala Deva Raya's recorded nationality: Vijayanagara Empire.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Tirumala Deva Raya
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