Era Krishnappa Nayak was the king of Belur. He reigned from 1524 to 1566. He ruled Hassan and

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region.

Family background

Era Krishnappa Nayaka belonged to the Telugu-speaking

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caste. He was the son of Pottappa Nayaka, his grand father Timmappa Nayak and great-grandfather of Giriyappa Nayak. His brother Surappa Nayaka, ruled

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region.

Service under Sri Krishna Deva Raya

He served as the ''Tambula Karandavahin'' () to Krishnadevaraya. Era Krishappa Nayak was then succeeded by his son Venkatadri Nayaka.

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