Vol. 2, Issue 5, Part B (2016)

Abstract
The Yelahanka Nadu, the minor principality contributed to the glory of Vijayanagara Empire during the early part of the 14th Century AD. Hiriya Kempegowda was one of the three confidants of King Krishna Devaraya which had brought him great reputation. The political dilemmas and the stalemate that cropped up after the demise of Sri Krishna Devaraya became the causes for the rise of Kempegowda, Contemporary political climate came to encounter the spreading popularity of Kempegowda who had by 1537 founded New Bangalore. This Paper deals the Historical significance, Political situations, and contributions of Kempegowda during his Tenure.