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The Vijayanagara Empire [a] was a late medieval Hindu empire that ruled much of southern India. It was established in 1336 by the brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty, members of a pastoralist cowherd community that claimed Yadava lineage. [5] [6] [b] The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts by the southern powers to ward off Muslim invasions by the end of the 13th century.
3 days ago · Founded in 1336 in the wake of the rebellions against Tughluq rule in the Deccan, the Hindu Vijayanagar empire lasted for more than two centuries as the dominant power in south India.
Apr 6, 2024 · The Vijayanagara empire was one of the most powerful kingdoms that rose in medieval times. Read here to know more about the establishment and rule. The rise of regional kingdoms in the medieval period started as the Delhi Sultanate weakened.
6 days ago · The Vijayanagara Empire was a powerful South Indian empire established in 1336, which flourished as a centre of cultural, political, and economic prosperity. Its significance lies in promoting Hindu culture, architectural advancements, and resistance against the northern invasions in medieval India.
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka and the reign was from 1336 A.D to 1646 A.D. This article gives all the relevant information about the Vijayanagara Empire for the upcoming UPSC 2024 exam.
Vijayanagara empire (1336–1646 CE) was an Indian Hindu empire. From 1336 and afterwards, it was in the Deccan, in the peninsula and in southern India. It was founded by Harihara (Hakka) and his brother Bukka Raya. The empire is named after its capital city Vijayanagara, now Hampi in modern Karnataka, India. It began in 1336 and ended in 1660, though in its last century it began losing its power.
Oct 13, 2024 · Vijayanagar, great ruined city in southern India and also the name of the empire ruled first from that city and later from Penukonda (in present-day southwestern Andhra Pradesh state) between 1336 and about 1614.
Vijayanagar empire: In 1336, Vijayanagar kingdom was established by Harihara and Bukka, who were two brothers and served in the army of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
The establishment of the powerful state of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century filled the political vacuum in southern India and left a permanent impression in the fields of administration, culture, religion, art, and architecture.
The Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1646) was the most prominent medieval Hindu empire of southern India. It was established on the banks of Tungabhadra River in present-day Karnataka and consisted of the modern states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa and some parts of Telangana, Maharashtra and Sri Lanka.
