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Who founded the Vijayanagar Empire and when was it established?
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The Vijayanagar Empire was founded by brothers Harihara and Bukka in 1336 CE on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. They established it after the political instability caused by Alauddin Khilji's atta…
Name the four dynasties that ruled the Vijayanagar Empire in chronological order.
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The four dynasties that ruled Vijayanagar Empire were: 1. Sangama Dynasty (1336-1486), 2. Saluva Dynasty (1485-1505), 3. Tuluva Dynasty (1505-1570), and 4. Araveedu Dynasty (1570-1646). Each dynasty c…
What is the significance of Devaraya II (Praudhadevaraya) in the Sangama dynasty?
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Devaraya II was the most famous king of the Sangama dynasty, earning the title 'Elephant Hunter' and 'Dakshinapathada Chakravarthi' (Emperor of the South). He expanded the empire from Sri Lanka to Gul…
Why is Krishnadevaraya considered the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire?
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Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529) of the Tuluva dynasty is considered the greatest ruler because he brought the empire to its pinnacle of glory. He was an unparalleled warrior who won all wars, expanded the…
What was the Battle of Rakkasatangadi (Talikote) and its consequences?
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The Battle of Rakkasatangadi (Talikote) in 1565 was fought between Ramaraya of Vijayanagar and the united army of four Deccan Sultans. Ramaraya was defeated and killed, leading to the plunder of Hampi…
Describe the administrative system of the Vijayanagar Empire.
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The Vijayanagar administration was traditional with strong central authority and some decentralization. It had a Council of Ministers, with administrative levels including state, nadu (district), and …
What were the main sources of revenue for the Vijayanagar Empire?
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The main sources of revenue were: 1. Land tax (farmers gave 1/3 of their income), 2. Professional tax, 3. Revenue tax, 4. Road tax, 5. Market tax, 6. Commercial tax, 7. Import and export taxes, and 8.
What are the unique features of Vijayanagar art and architecture?
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Unique features include: 1. Huge auditoriums and marriage halls (Kalyana Mantapas), 2. Massive towers (Rayagopuras) in front of temples, 3. Leaf-shaped arches and platforms, 4. Use of rough granite st…
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