1. Sri Krishna Devaraya was not only a great warrior but also a good administrator.
2. He took the help of his minister Saluva Timmarusu, known as Appaji, in reorganizing the administrative system.
3. The chief adviser to the king was Prime Minister. ‘
4. Council of Ministers assisted the king in administration.
5. He maintained friendly relations with the foreigners.
6. He respected all religions.
7. He was a great patron of literature and art.
8. He maintained Ashtadiggajas, a great 8 poets in his court.
9. The empire was divided into different administrative units called Mandalas, Nadus, Sthalas and finally into Gramas.
