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About The Book: South India under the Vijayanagar Empire by Rev. H. Heras, S.J. is a foundational historical work that explores the political, cultural, and economic significance of the Vijayanagar Empire (1336–1646 CE). Heras emphasizes the empire’s role in preserving Hindu civilization in the face of Islamic invasions, highlighting its administrative efficiency, military organization, and patronage of art and religion. He uses epigraphical and archaeological evidence to reconstruct history, focusing on rulers like Krishnadevaraya. The book provides a detailed analysis of South Indian society, architecture, and literature, portraying Vijayanagar as a powerful, unifying force in medieval Indian history. About The Author: Henry Heras (1888–1955) was a Spanish-Indian Jesuit priest, archaeologist, and historian who profoundly influenced Indian historiography and archaeology. Arriving in India in 1922, he taught history at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, and founded the Indian Historical Research Institute in 1926, later renamed the Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture. His notable works include The Writing of History (1926), a foundational text on historical methodology; The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara (1927), detailing the last Hindu dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire; and Studies in Proto-Indo-Mediterranean Culture (1953), proposing cultural links between the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient Mediterranean cultures. Heras also contributed to the study of the Pallava dynasty and the Jesuit conversion policies in India. His interdisciplinary approach and dedication to Indian history earned him recognition as a pioneer in Indian historical research. The Title 'South India under the Vijayanagar Empire written/authored/edited by Rev. H. Heras, S. J.', published in the year 1927. The ISBN 9789371691727 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 420 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book