Achuthappa Nayak

Achuthappa Nayak was the Nayaka of Thanjavur under the Vijayanagara Empire from 1560 to 1614. From 1560 to 1580, he was co-Nayaka along with his father and from 1580 to 1614, he ruled on his own. His reign was eventful and its later years were marked by conflict.

Achyutappa
2nd Nayaka of Tanjore
In office
1580–1614
Preceded bySevappa Nayak
Succeeded byRaghunatha Nayak
Yuvaraja of Tanjore
In office
1560–1580
Personal details
DiedThanjavur, Nayakdom of Tanjore, Vijayanagara Empire. (present-day Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India)
ChildrenRaghunatha Nayak
Parents
  • Sevappa Nayak (father)
  • Murtimamba (mother)
Military service
Allegiance Vijayanagara Empire
Battles/warsBattle of Vallamprakara
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