Sadasiva Raya vs Salote Tupou III

Sadasiva Raya was placed on the throne by the regent Rama Raya, who effectively controlled the empire. Sadasiva was a figurehead, with real power exercised by Rama Raya and his family for the duration of his reign.

The Vijayanagara army, nominally under Sadasiva Raya but commanded by Rama Raya, was decisively defeated by the Deccan Sultanates at Talikota. The defeat led to the sack of Vijayanagara city and the collapse of the empire's power.

Following the Battle of Talikota, Sadasiva Raya fled the capital along with the royal family as the city was sacked by the Deccan armies. He took refuge in Penukonda, marking the end of Vijayanagara as a major power.

Salote Tupou III became Queen of Tonga on 5 April 1918, following the death of her father King George Tupou II. She was the first queen regnant of Tonga and reigned for 47 years.

Salote Tupou III oversaw the expansion of education and healthcare in Tonga. She established schools, improved public health infrastructure, and promoted literacy, significantly raising living standards in the kingdom.

During World War II, Salote Tupou III kept Tonga neutral while allowing Allied forces to use Tongan territory. She also contributed troops and resources to the Allied war effort, strengthening Tonga's relationship with Western powers.

Salote Tupou III attended the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in London in 1953. Her open carriage ride in the rain, smiling and waving, won her widespread admiration and made her a beloved figure internationally.