THE NAYAKS OF GINJEE 1526 AD. To 1671 AD.
The Region between
palar and kohlidam formed part of the Nayak Kingdom of Ginjee. The
Nayaks of Ginjee were relatives of Vijayanagar rulers. Krishnadevaraya
appointed VaiyappaNayak as the ruler of Ginjee. Ginjee is one of
the historical places of Tamilnadu. During the period of Krishnadevaraya
Ginjee was the capital city. |
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| VaiyappaNayak 1526 AD To 1541 AD | |
He was loyal to Krishnadevaraya.
During his period he built temple in Thirukoilur. |
Thubakki Krishnappar 1541AD. To 1554AD
Thubakki krishnappar was the son of VaiyappaNayak, He was very helpful to the southern expedition of Krishnadevaraya, During his period he built great walls around the three hills of Ginjee. He built great granary and a luxurious wedding mahal, He also constructed wall around the Rajagiri fort. After the rule of small rulers for some time Ginjee was captured by the Sultan of Bijapur 1671.
THE NAYAKS OF VELLORE
The Nayak rule in Vellore was established
by ChinnaNayak Pommar. He was the first Nayak of Vellore. After ChinnaNayak
Pommar, LingamaNayak ascended the throne. The Nayaks ruled Vellore for
short period.
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