Ravivarma succeeded the throne in turbulent times as Achuyta Heggade was beheaded by Hyder Ali, the Muslim Ruler of Mysore after being captured in a conquest campaign.the royal family had fled to Tellicherry in present day Kerala during Hyder Ali's campaign and hence survived.
Ravivarma succeeded the throne in turbulent times. Achuyta Heggade was beheaded by Hyder Ali after being captured in a conquest campaign.the royal family had fled to Tellicherry in present day Kerala during Hyder Ali's campaign and hence survived. Hyder Ali was the Muslim Ruler of Mysore.