Somappa Dandanayaka
Mahapradhani Somappa Dandanayaka | |
|---|---|
| Minister of The Vijayanagara Empire | |
| Monarch | Bukka Raya I |
| Personal details | |
| Relations | Marayya Nayaka (Son) |
| Occupation | Administrator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Vijayanagara Empire |
| Branch/service | Vijayanagara Council |
| Years of service | 1352–1370 |
| Battles/wars | See list |
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Somappa Dandanayaka was a minister and Mahapradhani under Kumara Kampana of the Vijayanagara Empire. Known for his administrative and diplomatic skills, he played a key role in the restoration and endowment of temples in the Tamil region. Despite his title "Dannayaka," he was primarily a civil officer and not a military commander. Somappa oversaw land grants, tax remissions, and the rehabilitation of temple worship.