Madakari Nayaka

Madakari Nayaka
Born13 October 1742
Janakal, Hosadurga, Chitradurga District
Died1779
Srirangapattana
Other namesRaja Veera Madakari Nayaka, Gandugali Madakari Nayaka, Durgada Huli, Madakari Nayaka V
Known forಪಾಳೇಗಾರ of Chitradurga
TitleMadisida Kariya Madavadagisida Madakari Nayaka
PredecessorKasturi Rangappa Nayaka II

Ontisalaga Madakari Nayaka or Madakari Nayaka V or Karigundi Nayaka (1742 - 1782) was the last NishadVanshi Nayaka ಪಾಳೇಗಾರ of Chitradurga, India. He is considered to be the greatest of the Nayakas of Chitradurga and also Sirsi and Karigundi. He ruled from 1754 to 1779. He also gained the title of Eppatelu Palegarara Ganda/Minda (Superior ruler over 77 palegaras) by Peshwa Madhavrao I after he helped him win the Nidagallu Fort.[1]

  1. ^ Lewis, Barry. "An Informal History of the Chitradurga Nayakas". Archived from the original on 14 April 2019.