 After the Battle of Talikota in 1565 AD, the collapse of Vijayanagara Empire led to the emergence of Pemmasani Nayakas in the Rayalaseema region who protected Hindu dharma for more than 100 years upto 1685 AD.Pemmasani Kings helped Aravidu dynasty Kings in battles with Muslim kings to protect Hindu religion in South India.Pemmasani Nayaks are known to be the feudatory rulers of Gandikota in the sixteenth century, serving under Aravidu dynasty (1542–1652), especially Aliya Rama Raya.