Marayya Nayaka
Ariya Aran Alitta Muvarayakandan Marayya Nayaka | |
|---|---|
| General of the Vijayanagara Empire | |
| Monarch | Bukka Raya I |
| Personal details | |
| Parent | Somappa Dandanayaka |
| Occupation | Commander |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Vijayanagara Empire |
| Branch/service | Vijayanagara Army |
| Years of service | 1360–1370 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Vijayanagara Infantry |
| Battles/wars | See list |
Marayya Nayaka the son of Somappa Dandanayaka, was a prominent general in the Vijayanagara Empire who played a crucial role in Kumara Kampana's campaign in the Tondaimandalam region in southern India during the late medieval Hindu period. His valor and strategic brilliance earned him several titles, including Ariya Aranalitta for destroying the formidable fortresses of the Sambuvarayas and Muvarayakandan for his significant contributions to the campaign. Marayya Nayaka not only captured key fortresses but also made the Sambuvaraya ruler a prisoner, which greatly pleased both Bukka Raya I and Kumara Kampana.