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Tidings of the King: A Translation and Ethnohistorical Analysis of the "Rayavacakamu"

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Explore the reign of the mighty Krishnadevaraya with “Tidings of the King.” This crucial ethnohistorical analysis presents an annotated Telugu translation of the “Rayavacakamu,” a vital South Indian historiographic text. Originally published by the University of Hawai’i Press, this 256-page volume offers a groundbreaking perspective. Discover why this text, long believed to be contemporaneous, was actually written approximately 90 years after Krishnadevaraya’s rule (1509-29). “The Bookish Owl” brings you this essential work for scholars and history enthusiasts interested in Vijayanagara Empire history and medieval Indian literature. Deepen your understanding of this dynamic period and uncover the nuanced history behind the “Rayavacakamu.”

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  • Print length: 256 pages
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press
  • Publication date: 31 December 1993
  • Dimensions: 15.24 x 1.91 x 22.86 cm
  • ISBN-10: 0824814959
  • ISBN-13: 978-0824814953