Era Krishnappa Nayak

Era Krishnappa Nayak was the king of Belur.^[1] He reigned from 1524 to 1566.^[2] He ruled Hassan and Kodagu region.^[3]

Era Krishnappa Nayak
Nayak of Belur
Reign	1524–1566
Successor	Venkatadri Nayak
Dynasty	Nayaks of Belur
Father	Pottappa Nayaka
Religion	Hindu

Family background

Era Krishnappa Nayaka belonged to the Telugu-speaking Balija caste.^[4] He was the son of Pottappa Nayaka, his grand father Timmappa Nayak and great-grandfather of Giriyappa Nayak. His brother Surappa Nayaka, ruled gingee region.^[5]

Service under Sri Krishna Deva Raya

He served as the Tambula Karandavahin (lit. 'betel-bearer') to Krishnadevaraya.^[6] Era Krishappa Nayak was then succeeded by his son Venkatadri Nayaka.^[7]