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The Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom

ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

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Overview

The rise of the Vijayanagara Kingdom and the Bahamani Kingdom marks an important phase in the history of the Deccan. These kingdoms grew after the decline of the Tughlaq Empire. Vijayanagara became a strong and well-organised empire under rulers like Krishnadev Raya, while the Bahamani Kingdom devel

Key Concepts

The Tughlaq Empire weakened because

The Tughlaq Empire weakened because of weak successors, rebellion by governors, over-expansion, failed experiments of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, and Timur’

The Vijayanagara Kingdom was founded

The Vijayanagara Kingdom was founded in CE 1336 by Harihara and Bukka Raya. Hampi was its capital, and the kingdom included the present territories of

The empire had a well

The empire had a well-organised administration. It was divided into rajyas or mandalams, nadu, sthala, and grama. The king was helped by ministers. Ka

Krishnadev Raya ruled from CE 1509

Krishnadev Raya ruled from CE 1509 to 1530 and was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. He defeated the rulers of Bijapur, Golconda, the Bahmani Sul

Land and trade were the two

Land and trade were the two chief sources of revenue. Agriculture flourished because of fertile land and efficient irrigation. The state also collecte

Learning Objectives

  • Understand why the Tughlaq Empire declined.
  • Identify the founders, capitals, and important features of the Vijayanagara and Bahamani kingdoms.
  • Describe the administration, economy, society, and culture of Vijayanagara.
  • Explain the achievements of Krishnadev Raya.
  • Recognize the rise and fall of the Bahamani Kingdom.

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