Findings
A tomb situated on a hill in Penugonda has been found. The summer capital of Vijayanagara rulers was initially believed to belong to Mahamanthri Timmarusu. Further analysis revealed it had been built for Timmaraju, a local officer of the dynasty.
Site
25.02.2016
Timmarusu (Timmaraju) Tomb, 16th Cen. CE (Vijayanagara dynasty), Penugonda, Anantpur Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Call to Action
The local historians, guides and officials have been sensitised regarding the site and its need for preservation.
Findings
A tomb situated on a hill in Penugonda has been found. The summer capital of Vijayanagara rulers was initially believed to belong to Mahamanthri Timmarusu. Further analysis revealed it had been built for Timmaraju, a local officer of the dynasty.
Site
25.02.2016
Timmarusu (Timmaraju) Tomb, 16th Cen. CE (Vijayanagara dynasty), Penugonda, Anantpur Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Timmarusu (Timmaraju) Tomb, 16th Cen. CE (Vijayanagara dynasty), Penugonda, Anantpur Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Call to Action
The local historians, guides and officials have been sensitised regarding the site and its need for preservation.
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