A Glorious Emperor of Vijayanagara A Historical Novel
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Author: | Basavaraj Naikar |
ISBN 13: | 9789355297440 |
Binding: | Softcover |
Language: | English |
Year: | 2022 |
Subject: | History/Medieval Period |
About the Book
The life of Emperor Sri Krisnadevaraya, who was known for his heroism, scholarship and patronage to fine arts and literature, strong faith in Hindu religion in spite of his religious tolerance of other religions, philanthropic deeds, able administration, maintenance of territorial integrity, encouragement to agriculture and skilled workers, trade with the foreign countries, judiciary system, construction of grand temples, roads, bridges, canals, reservoirs and alms-houses, simultaneous maintenance of balance between the enjoyment of material wealth and spiritual detachment, combination of idealism and pragmatism. All these qualities of the past ruler are still relevant and imitable to the modern rulers of our country as well as other countries in the world. Hence, the novel shows the permanent relevance of history to the modern times. The voluntary scholars are welcome to translate this novel into their mother-tongues.