Tuluva Isvara Nayaka was a commander of the Vijayanagara Empire. He was the father of Tuluva Narasa Nayaka and grandfather of the emperors Vira Narasimha Raya, Krishnadevaraya and Achyuta Deva Raya. He married Bukkamma. He derived lineage from the legendary Yayati and the Chandravamsha.

Tuluva Ishvara Nayaka
Nayaka
General of Vijayanagara Empire
MonarchSaluva Narasimha Deva Raya
Succeeded byTuluva Narasa Nayaka
Personal details
SpouseBukkamma
ChildrenTuluva Narasa Nayaka
Parents
  • Timma Bhupala (father)
  • Devaki (mother)
ProfessionGeneral
Military service
Allegiance Vijayanagara Empire

He served on Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya’s numerous expeditions with his son Tuluva Narasa Nayaka.

References

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  • Prof K.A. Nilakanta Sastry, History of South India, From Prehistoric times to fall of Vijayanagar, 1955, OUP, New Delhi (Reprinted 2002)