“Book Descriptions: Vijayotsava is the fifth book in Ta Ra Su's historical 8 volume fiction series on the Chitradurga Paleyagars. This is the sequel to Hosa Hagalu, that saw Bharamappa Nayaka, ascend the throne of Chitradurga. The present volume narrates how the peace seeking Bharamappa Nayaka is driven to war due to the political upheaval of the time. The fauzdar of Seerya, a feudatory of the Mughals, seeks to subdue Chitradurga by threat of force and is rebuffed by a proud Chitradurga. Ultimately, Seerya has to extend an arm of friendship in order to take on militant Maratha bands that are looting and terrorising the countryside. The armies of Chitradurga effectively rout the wayward bands. Elements of hindu-muslim unity and a romantic tale of a muslim singer and a French soldier are woven into the narrative.” DRIVE