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Timmarusu was a father figure to Krishnadevaraya, the emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire. Timmarusu was a minister and general who served under Krishnadevaraya's father, Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya. He was a trusted advisor and mentor to Krishnadevaraya, and played a key role in his education and development. Timmarusu's guidance and support helped Krishnadevaraya become one of the greatest rulers in Indian history.