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An Imperial Capital: Vijaynagara

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 12 · History

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Foundation and Discovery of Vijayanagara

  • Founded in 1336 CE by brothers Harihara and Bukka according to tradition and epigraphic evidence
  • Originally called 'Karnataka Samrajyam' by contemporaries, not Vijayanagara Empire
  • City was sacked in 1565 CE after the Battle of Talikota and subsequently abandoned
2

Political Structure and Dynasties

  • Four main dynasties ruled: Sangama (till 1485), Saluva (1485-1503), Tuluva (1503-1565), Aravidu (1565-17th century)
  • Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529) of Tuluva dynasty was the most famous ruler
  • Empire competed with Deccan Sultanates and Gajapati rulers of Orissa
3

Urban Planning and Architecture

  • City divided into three main zones: Sacred Centre, Urban Core, and Royal Centre
  • Built around natural basin formed by Tungabhadra river with granite hills providing protection
  • Elaborate water management system with tanks, canals, and aqueducts (Kamalapuram tank, Hiriya canal)
4

Temples and Religious Architecture

  • Temple building continued earlier South Indian traditions (Pallava, Chalukya, Hoysala, Chola)
  • Virupaksha temple: built over centuries, enlarged during Vijayanagara period
  • Vitthala temple: dedicated to Vishnu form worshipped in Maharashtra, shows cultural synthesis

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Founded in 1336 by HariharaA unique administrative system where militaryThe city was divided into threeVijayanagara was a major trading hubThe empire promoted Hindu traditions while

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