The Charioteer is Krishna himself
Government of Karnataka celebrated 500th anniversary of the coronation of the greatest king in Vijayanagara Empire: Krishna Deva Raya. The former Vice Chancellor of Hampi University MM Kalburgi writes an article in Indian express regarding this. Surprise! his article ridicules Krishna Deva Raya and the celebration. No wonder on people becoming suspicious on appointment of the posts like Vice-Chancellor in universities.
Sandeep dissects his article and presents the true picture on Krishna Deva Raya and the need for such celebration. Do not miss the article: The charioteer is Krishna (Deva Raya) himself.
http://www.sandeepweb.com/2010/02/14/the-charioteer-is-krishna-devaraya-himself/
Also there is a well-researched book on Vijayanagar Empire (the complete book is online) by Robert Swell. Contains amazing statistics and documented evidences:
http://www.nalanda.nitc.ac.in/resources/english/etext-project/history/vijayanagar/
Sandeep dissects his article and presents the true picture on Krishna Deva Raya and the need for such celebration. Do not miss the article: The charioteer is Krishna (Deva Raya) himself.
http://www.sandeepweb.com/2010/02/14/the-charioteer-is-krishna-devaraya-himself/
Also there is a well-researched book on Vijayanagar Empire (the complete book is online) by Robert Swell. Contains amazing statistics and documented evidences:
http://www.nalanda.nitc.ac.in/resources/english/etext-project/history/vijayanagar/