The book presents a detailed compilation and analysis of inscriptions from the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Krishnadevaraya. It focuses on primary source materials dating from 1490 A.D. to 1531 A.D., offering insights into the political, social, and economic landscape of the era. The work aims to provide scholars and researchers with a comprehensive resource for understanding this significant period in South Indian history through the direct evidence of contemporary inscriptions.

This work serves as a specialized academic resource for historians and epigraphists focusing on the Vijayanagara Empire. Its value lies in the direct presentation and analysis of primary source inscriptions from a crucial period. The book is expected to be a foundational text for scholars seeking detailed, evidence-based understanding of Krishnadevaraya's reign.