He was minister to a great king called Krishna Deva Raya. 
hi wɑz mɪnʌstɜ˞ tu ʌ ɡɹeɪt kɪŋ kɔld kɹɪʃnʌ deɪvʌ ɹeɪʌ. 
 Indian speaks in a very monotone tone with a clear and close-sounding delivery in a quiet environment.