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Madakari Nayaka | |
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| Born | 13 October 1742 Janakal, Hosadurga, Chitradurga District |
| Died | 1779 Srirangapattana |
| Other names | Raja Veera Madakari Nayaka, Gandugali Madakari Nayaka, Durgada Huli or Valmiki Madakari Nayaka |
| Known for | King of Chitradurga |
| Title | Madisida Kariya Madavadagisida Madakari Nayaka |
| Predecessor | Kasturi Rangappa Nayaka II |
| Successor | kasturi rangappa nayaka |
| Family | Valmiki |
Ontisalaga Madakari Nayaka or Madakari Nayaka V or Karigundi Nayaka (1742 - 1782) was the last Valmiki ruler 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]
- ^ Lewis, Barry. "An Informal History of the Chitradurga Nayakas". Archived from the original on 14 April 2019.