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Vijayanagar Empire And Bahamani Kingdom

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Topics in Vijayanagar Empire And Bahamani Kingdom

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Establishment and Rise of Vijayanagar Empire

  • Founded in 1336 CE by brothers Harihara and Bukka on the banks of river Tungabhadra
  • Capital established at Hampi after initial foundation
  • Emerged after decline of South Indian dynasties (Yadavas, Kakatiyas, Pandyas, Hoysalas, Cholas)
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Four Dynasties of Vijayanagar

  • Sangama Dynasty (1336-1486): Harihara I, Bukkaraya, Harihara II, Devaraya II (Praudhadevaraya)
  • Saluva Dynasty (1485-1505): Saluva Narasimha was famous ruler
  • Tuluva Dynasty (1505-1570): Krishnadevaraya was the greatest ruler
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Krishnadevaraya - The Greatest Ruler

  • Ruled for 20 years (1509-1529), son of Narasanayaka and Nagalambike
  • Military achievements: Conquered Raichur fort, defeated Ummatthur's Gangaraja, captured Udayagiri fort in one day
  • Defeated Gajapati ruler Prataparudra Deva, established marital relations
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Fall of Vijayanagar Empire

  • After Krishnadevaraya, Achyutaraya and Sadashivaraya ruled
  • Ramaraya of Araveedu dynasty became regent and actual ruler
  • Battle of Rakkasa-Tangadi (Talikote) in 1565 CE

Key Concepts

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