Indranayar I, known as Indranayar The Idle for his lifestyle of excess and indifference towards the duties of a Raja. Coming onto the throne at the age of 61, already an old man, Indranayar cared more for his life as a poet and bachelor, never intending to ascend to the throne. After rising, many ministries expected him to pass away quickly both due to his age and lifestyle, yet he did not. Entrusting the affairs of state and his ministers to run the empire, Indranayar continued to live. Spending the vast budget his brother, Vijayswanath I, left for him he sponsored a golden age of art and linguistics. Some claim that much of his reign was led by his young Grand Vizier Manava of the Bloody Claw, who handled the defense against the rising threat of the Command. With his passing he left the throne to his four year old grand-nephew Indrapalar, despite the protests of many to have a child Raja as it meant giving the throne to the Grand Vizier. Many rather supported Ganjina the Peaceflower, only surviving child of former Raja Amanapurna II and who was married to the son of Laxanyar, King of Sarnavan.
Legacy[]
A famously kind and affable man, Indranayar was popular in court and made no waves, as he allowed ministries and prahbi to self-govern. He is seen as a major contributor to the fall of the Raj in his inaction against the Command and corruption within the court. A popular quote spread about recalls when Indranayar was told of the fall of the northern kingdoms and he supposedly remarked "Oh, how terrible. My brother's forts are still standing, yes? Manava, come up with a report on that - I'll read it after this game of Go". Regarded as a jovial old man and excellent friend, he is also known as a terrible Raja. His disregard for his duties leading to further decentralization of power and decay of centrally organized projects.