The founder of the Mysore dynasty, otherwise known as the Wodeyar Dynasty (also spelt as Wadiyar), is alluded to as Vijaya. Wadiyars of Vijaya’s dynasty belonged to the Arasu Wadiyar community of Karnataka, which included many of the noble clans of the region.

For further reading check the following articles:

• First and Second Anglo-Mysore Wars
• NCERT Notes on Third & Fourth Anglo-Mysore Wars