Chapter 2: Rebirth!
1650 Hampi Vijayanagara Empire Mahanavami Dibba.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please wake up ..."
Vijay felt groggy and confused as he opened his eyes. Instead of finding himself in a hospital bed after being poisoned, he was surrounded by the luxurious splendour of a room adorned with gold and silk, reminiscent of historical soap operas. New novel chapters are published on
"Your Majesty, it's time for your coronation. Please hurry up. All the guests are waiting for you," a woman spoke to him in ancient Kannada. She had beautiful black hair, and an elegant figure, and her vibrant saree flowed gracefully as she moved. Just as Vijay was about to ask who she was.
*Pang*
Vijayanagara's prosperity was intertwined with its thriving economy. The fertile lands supported agriculture, while well-established trade routes connected the empire to distant regions.
However, there was one immediate trouble that Vijay remained wary of—the Dutch.
In recent years, the Dutch East India Company had been steadily expanding its influence in the region. While his father did not see the threat from the Dutch, as he looked down on merchants, Vijay, as a man from the future, knew that their formidable naval power and aggressive trade policies posed a potential threat to the empire's economic interests. Vijay understood the importance of safeguarding the empire's sovereignty and protecting its economic and military prosperity
As Vijay contemplated his upcoming reign, he keenly realized the weight of his responsibilities. Beyond the political and military challenges, he anticipated the looming threats posed by foreign aggressors. The Dutch, already knocking at the empire's door, the British, the Portuguese, the Spaniards, and the Islamic rulers seeking to colonize through religion and every other European nation seemed to have their eyes on India.
Being a person from the 21st century, well aware of the historical bloodshed and oppression suffered by Hindus under various invaders, Vijay's blood boiled with Fury. "In this life," he proclaimed, "I will change it all. I will build this into the strongest empire with blood." His commitment to rewrite the history of his land burned brightly within him.
With his coronation approaching, Vijay Deva Raya prepared himself to assume the mantle of leadership. He knew that the road ahead would be challenging, but he was determined to uphold the legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire.
End of Chapter 2.