Krishna looked up at the sky, 'Appa, Anna, Dadamma, I kept my promise, 'he said softly, remembering what he had lost. He wiped his cheeks quickly as he heard his father's gruff voice. 'Remember, Krishna, no sacrifice is too great for our beloved Samrajya.'
These words of Krishna Deva Raya were released after his victory over Yusuf Adil Shah, a man to plot against his father.
The historic inscription commemorates the coronation of Krishna Deva Raya, who proved to be one of the most extraordinary emperors of medieval India, on the Tugbandhra River bank in eastern Karnataka.
Indian History is full of Valour, sacrifice, Bravery, efficiency, and devotion. But you have to go beyond the academic curriculum to find that. In that same initiative, Author Abhijeeth Hiliyana wrote two Books about Great Indian Ruler Krishna Deva Raya. "Krishna Deva Raya: The Boy who would be King" and "Krishna Deva Raya: The Crown of Vijayanagara." I'm going to review the latter one. But if you still need to read the first review, you must read it first.
Initial Impressions of the Book
The second part of this Book contains a more profound history than the previous one. That started in 1509 and ended in 1529 with the death of Krishna Deva Raya. The first part includes the war scenes along with Love & Romance. Still, the second one has full of War, Bravery, Revenge, Diplomacy, and the characteristics of the Great Ruler.
But the most astonishing thing after reading that book is that Being As a Ruler is the most challenging They need to find out who is loyal to them and when the loyalty will be replaced with Revolt. The same experience I feel while reading. In the last five pages, no one can read without being emotional.
Why is Abhijeeth Hiliyana the most fitting choice for writing that Book?
According to my online research, he has a background in computer science and is primarily an engineer. In addition, he spends a lot of time abroad for work and study.
But does that make him a competent author of a historical novel set in medieval India? No! But what makes him is his commitment to and love of studying Indian History, particularly the Medieval. Because the only thing that can be done when we are fatigued is passion.
My findings show that Abhijeeth's ultimate goal is to spread awareness of India's glorious heritage, even while holding a full-time position as a Senior Software Engineer. Bravo to him!
Analysis of Krishna Deva Raya: The Crown of Vijayanagara
The last book ended with the death of Krishna's Elder Brother and Contomemraroy ruler Vira Narasimha Raya who overthrew the weekend ruler Imadi Deva Raya for his Country's sake. When Krishna Deva Raya ascended the Throne, Vijaynagar faced a skirmish from both sides. The Country needs to be strengthened from foreign Invasion and inner Revolt.
That book also introduces a new character, Ramaraya, who later becomes the son-in-law of Krishna Deva Raya. He was the Grandson of Nayaka of Adoni. Also, he stood against his own family when they tried to betray Krishna Deva Raya. Ramaraya also saves his emperor's life twice.
When Adoni is under enemy siege, Ramaraya's character first appears when he approaches Krishna Deva Raya and requests assistance. That time Krishna Deva Raya came with his soldiers to lift that siege. That also teaches that Krishna Deva Raya indeed follows the Path of Saluva Narasimha to being a great ruler.
After successfully abolishing the inner Revolt, Krishna Deva Raya makes every effort for his people. He also ended the marriage tax and met with his people as ordinary men.
After winning over inner revolts, Krishna Deva Raya's biggest dream was to conquer The Gajapati Kingdom, the biggest enemy of Vijaynagar—and Adil Shahi Kindom, who is always looking for a chance to attack Vijayanagar. Krishna Deva Raya finally achieved victory over Gajapathi in 1513 CE.
Krishna Deva Raya also conquered the Adil Shahi Kingdom, and finally, they surrendered to him. In short, we can see that he was the Ultimate Hindu Ruler who completed every promise he made for his Country.
Three Lessons from That Book
Ramakrishna's Attack over Superstition
Krishna Deva Raya's Mother had her last wish to eat mango, but that was not fulfilled. Because of that, Krishna faces unwanted and horrible dreams while sleeping. So he decided to distribute mango to all peoples of his kingdom. But that was not mango season, so someone from his court advised him to spread gold mango instead of the original ones.
When Rama Krishna heard of that, he also gave people something. He locked many people in his house and showed him a Hot Iron rod, which he would hit on everyone's legs. Suddenly Krishna Came and stopped doing that. When Krishna asked him why, he said his father had paralysis, and only a hot iron rod could save him. He also added that he could not fulfill his promise while his father was alive, so he wanted to hit the Iron rod of people who were here that could give "Moksha" to his father.
That incident opened the eyes of everyone. After all, advisories declared that only man who was okay with iron rod could take gold mango.
A scholar should be humble.
One day Narayan, A great scholar of Books, came to Krishna Deva Raya's court and started challenging his knowledgeable people. Everyone knows the knowledge of Narayan, so non of them dare to accept his challenge. He also lets them choose any book and debate with him over that.
After all, Ramakrishna stands in court, accepts Narayana's challenge, and chooses the book "Tilaksasta Mahishabandhanam." Narayana had never heard that Book's name before, so he asked one day to read the book. But One next day, Narayana ran away from there.
Then Rama Krishna Disclosed to Ruler that this type of book did not exist. When Krishna Daya Raya said, "So you deceived him?" Ramakrishna replied,
Mahaprabhu, a scholar, must first and foremost be humble. How else can he hope to drink a drop from the ocean of knowledge? A man who claims to have gained all known knowledge in the world should have been able to figure out my simple ruse.
Respect A defeated Soldier
Salabat Khan, the Commander in Chief of Adil Shahi Forces, always remained loyal to his kingdom. But Ismail Adil Shah never gave him little respect. He did not even hear his single advice while facing an attack by Krishna Deva Raya. As a result, Ismail Adil Shah ran away from his fort after defeat. But Salabat Khan remains there and sacrifices his life. Krishna Deva Raya told Salabat Khan in his last movement,
Go with pride, Salabat Khan. Your Bravery will be remembered whenever the Battle of Raichur is spoken about in the future.
The audience I would recommend this book to
The best thing in both Parts of Abhijeeth Hiliyana's book is that anyone can read and understand it. You don't need deep knowledge and chronological incidents in Indian History. That is available in simple language, and any High School pass student to old age reader can understand the literature easily. Everyone should read it.
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