Thread by @HindutvaItihas

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Contribution of Keladi Nayakas to the Hindu History

Keladi Nayakas arose as vassals of Vijayanagara Empire in 1499 CE.

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Keladi is located ~40 kms from Jog Falls, Shivamogga Dist, Karnataka.

Sadasiva Nayaka was a very trusted general of Vijayanagara Empire, who served in northern expeditions vs Deccan Sultanates, as well as proving loyalty whenever internal instability arose in the empire.

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Shivappa Nayaka gave refuge to the last Vijayanagara king, Shriranga III after defeat in battle by Adilshah of Bijapur.

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The 4th successor of Shivappa Nayaka, Rani Chennammaji, gave refuge to Chhatrapati Rajaram was en route to Jinji from Panhala fort, escaping from Mughal invasion of the Deccan.

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Later, Somashekhara Nayaka took Sante-Bennur & Ajjampura from Mughals.

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1763: After the setback to Marathas at Panipat in 1761, Hyder Ali of Mysuru invaded Keladi & captured Queen Virammaji. She was imprisoned with her son in fort Madugiri/Madhugiri.

1767: Peshwa Madhavrao captured the fort of Madugiri on 4th March & liberated Rani Virammaji!

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Such was the role played by the less-known Keladi Nayaka kingdom during medieval India - serving Vijayanagara Empire, as well as fighting the Mughals.

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They can truly be called the 'historical joining link' between the Vijayanagara Empire & Hindavi Swarajya.

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