Achyuta Deva Raya

Achyuta Raya was a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire of south India. He was the much younger brother of Krishna Deva Raya the Great, whom he succeeded in 1529. Achyuta Raya ruled until his death in 1542. Upon his death, the succession was disputed; his nephew, Sadashiva, finally became king while yet a child, under the regency of Aliya Rama Raya, a son-in-law of Krishnadevaraya.

The Tiruvengalanatha Temple was built at Vijayanagara during his reign. It has become popularly known by his name as Achyutaraya Temple, rather than by the name of the deity Lord Venkateshwara to whom the temple was dedicated.

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