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About The Book: The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara (1927) by Rev. H. Heras is a pioneering work that examines the final Hindu dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire, established by Tirumala Deva Raya in 1570 after the catastrophic Battle of Talikota. Heras delves into the dynasty's efforts to restore the empire's former glory amidst internal strife and external invasions. He provides a detailed analysis of the Aravidu rulers, including Tirumala, Sriranga I, Venkata II, and Sriranga III, highlighting their administrative strategies, military campaigns, and cultural contributions. The book also discusses the decline of the dynasty, culminating in the fall of the empire in 1646. 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 'The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara written/authored/edited by Rev. H. Heras, S. J.', published in the year 1927. The ISBN 9789371690102 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 756 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this b