MUSUNURI NAYAKAS – Hindu Resurgence in Dakshinapatha

Description The book published by Samvit Prakashan, and co-compiled by Dakshinapatha Studies (Center for South Indian Studies) covers the glorious history of Dakshinapatha during 14th century in present day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; the period witnessed one of the greatest resistances known in Indian history mounted by the Musunuri Nayaka Kings who defeated the Delhi Sultans and re-established the kingdom from the capital city of Warangal. It is often termed as the `First war of Independence’ fought against the Islamic invaders in Southern India. The establishment of the kingdom by Musunuri Nayakas with nearly 75 kings as a form of Confederacy, was brought about with brilliant strategy and tactical warfare. The book contains chapters taken from the books by eminent historians Sri Mallampalli Somasekhara Sarma ( from the book `Musunuri Nayakulu’,  published by Andhra University, Guntur, 1944), Dr Nelaturi Venkata Ramanayya (from the  work `The Early Muslim Expansion in South India’, Madras University’s Historical Series-No 17, University of Madras, 1942), Sri NG Ranga (from the book `Kakatiya Nayaks’,  published by The Indian Peasant Institute, Nidubrolu, Andhra Pradesh, 1971), Dr V. Yasoda Devi ( from the book `After the Kakatiyas’ by  Dr V. Yasoda Devi (published by Andhra Pradesh Sahitya Academy in 1975/76)  and Sri Khandavalli Satyadev Prasad. The book is a treasure to history academics, researchers, enthusiasts, students and has a long term value for people. This volume commemorates as well as celebrates the heroes of our land. Publisher : Samvit Prakashan ; Paperback ; Pages : 101