Aravidu Rama Raja I
Indian military leader
Aravidu Rama Raja I was a prominent military leader and noble of the Vijayanagara Empire belonging to the Aravidu Family. He played a key role in defending the empire against the expansionist ambitions of the Bahamani and Bijapur sultanates. Alongside his son Thimma, he inflicted a defeat on Yusuf Adil Shah of Bijapur in the battles of Kandanavolu and Adavani securing Vijayanagara’s northern frontiers. He also supported Viranarasimha Raya in consolidating his rule in 1505.
Family
Aravidu Rama Raja I was a member of the Aravidu family. He was the son of Aravidu Bukka and Ballambika, the father of Aravidu Thimma and Sri Ranga Raja, and the grandfather of Vijayanagara Empire regent Rama Raya. He served as general under Saluva Dynasty ruler Thimma Raja and Tuluva Dynasty ruler Viranarasimha Raya.
Military career
Battle of Manvi (1493)
In April 1493, Yusuf Adil Shah advanced his army and encamped near Thimma Raja’s forces, carefully fortifying his position by distributing the ground among his officers and constructing entrenchments to guard against surprise attacks. His army was led by several distinguished generals, including Kamal Khan, Deccani Ghuzunfur Beg, Mirza Jehangeer, and Dawood Khan Lody. On the Vijayanagara side, Thimma Raja was accompanied by key leaders such as Tuluva Narasa Nayaka, Aravidu Bukka, and possibly his son, Aravidu Rama Raja.
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