Kumara Krishnappa Nayak

Kumara Krishnappa Nayak was a ruler of the Madurai Nayak dynasty. He was the successor of King Vishwanatha Nayak. He started ruling the country after his father's death in 1564. He made Tiruchirapalli as his capital.

Krishnappa Nayaka I
King of Madurai
Nayaka of Madurai
Reignc.1562 – c.1572
Coronation1562 CE
PredecessorViswanatha Nayak
SuccessorVirappa Nayaka
DiedDecember 1572
Names
Kumara Krishnappa Nayaka
Era dates
15th
Regnal name
Kumara Krishnappa Nayaka I
HouseMadurai Nayaks
FatherViswanatha Nayak
ReligionHinduism
Military career
AllegianceVijayanagara Empire
Service/branchMadurai Nayakas
RankSenapati
Battles/wars
  • Tumbichchi Nayaka Rebellion
  • Invasion of Ceylon
    • First Battle of Puttalam
    • Second Battle of Puttalam

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