Dimensions and Dynamics of Socio-Economic and Political Conditions

In the present book "Dimensions and Dynamics of Socio-Economic and Political Conditions of Vijayanagara Emprire. Rayalaseema Ratanalaseema of Vijayangaras" emphasized the need for a Hindu Kingdom to protect Hindu dharma. Good trade routes had been developed, no doubt. The routes were originally meant for the movement of the army the dandudova mentioned in the epigraphs which have been noticed by us in the sequel. However with the growth of inland trade these roads had to be maintained properly since the movements were not limited to armies, but extended to caravans of trade. A record of Kirshnadevaraya refers of kavadis, head¿loads, pack¿horses, pack-bullocks and asses. Robberies and piracies appear to have numerically quite small in Rayalaseema since the very geography of the region was unfavorable for such activities. Agriculture which was the back bone of the economy of Rayalaseema was promoted both by private and state initiatives. The Rayas promoted agriculture through the construction of irrigational works like tanks and canals which even today irrigates the fields in the region. Private enterprise was not lacing in this direction.