Madakari Nayaka

Madakari Nayaka
Born 1758
Died 1779
Srirangapatna prison
Other names Raja Veera Madakari Nayaka or Madakari Nayaka V
Known for King of Chitradurga
Predecessor Kasturi Rangappa Nayaka II
Successor None

Madakari Nayaka or Madakari Nayaka V was the last ruler of Chitradurga, and belonged to Nayaka (Valmiki) community in Chitradurga, Karnataka India.[1] Nayaka lost Chitradurga in a siege of Mysore by Hyder Ali, and was slain by Ali's son Tipu Sultan.

During the reign of Madakari Nayaka, the city of Chitradurga was besieged by the troops of Hyder Ali.

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