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Vijayanagara Empire
was established in 1336 by the
brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty.
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Vijayanagar was ruled
by four different dynasties:
1. Sangama
dynasty(1336-1486)
2. Saluva
dynasty(1486-1506)
3. Tuluva
dynasty(1506-1565)
4. Aravidu
dynasty(1570-1647)
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The Vijayanagara
Empire was based in the Deccan Plateau
region of South India in the capital
city Vijayanagar on the banks of river Tungabhadra.
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They were members of
a pastoralist cowherd community that
claimed Yadava lineage.
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At its peak, it subjugated almost all of South India's
ruling families and pushed the sultans of the Deccan beyond the
Tungabhadra-Krishna river doab region,
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They annexed the modern day Odisha (ancient
Kalinga) from the Gajapati Kingdom thus becoming a notable power.
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Although their power
declined after a major military defeat
in the Battle of Talikota in 1565 by the combined armies of the Deccan sultanates, they lasted until 1646.
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Thus the unity among Muslim rulers was the main
reason for their weakening.
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The empire is named
after its capital city of Vijayanagara,
whose ruins surround present day Hampi,
now a World Heritage Site in Karnataka.
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The wealth and fame
of the empire inspired visits by and writings of medieval European travelers such as Domingo Paes, Fernao Nuniz, and Nicholo De Conti.
o Nicholo De Conti visited Vijayanagar durinh times of Devaraya 1 and gave details about
his personality.
o Abdul Razzaq from Persia visited during Devaraya
2. He described the beauty of capital city Hampi.
o Domingo Paes and Barbosa visted during Krishnadevraya time.
o Nuniz visted during the times of achyuthdevaraya.
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These travelogues,
contemporary literature and epigraphy in the local languages have provided
ample information about the history and
power of the empire.
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Efficient administration and vigorous overseas trade brought new
technologies to the region such as water management systems for irrigation.
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The empire's
patronage enabled fine arts and literature to reach new heights in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Sanskrit.
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Topics such as astronomy, mathematics, medicine, fiction,
musicology, historiography and theater were developed.
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The classical music of Southern India,
Carnatic music, evolved into its current form during this Empire.
Sangam Dynasty:
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Harihara Raya was first ruler.
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Vijayanagar and Bahamani conflict started during his times.
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Bukka Raya ascended throne
after harihara.
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BukkaтАЩs son Kampa Raya annexed Madurai.
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This episode was
written by Gangadevi (wife of
kamparaya) as Madhura Vijayam in
Sanskrit.
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He captured revati Dweepa (Goa).
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Bukaraya was
succeeded by Harihara 2nd
and later Devaraya 1st
came to power.
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Devaraya 1st was
the first important king.
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He was the first to construct dam across river Tungabhadra.
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Devarya 1st
was defeated by Bahaman sultan Feroz
shah 1st.
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The greatest ruler of
the Sangama dynasty was Deva Raya 2nd.
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He was first
vijayanagara ruler to collect tributes
from cylon (Sri Lanka).
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After his death,
Sangama dynasty became weak.
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The last king Virupaksha Raya was dethroned
by his commander Saluva Narsimharaya 1st, and he stared Saluva
dynastic rule.
Saluva Dynasty
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The last king of
Sangam Dynasty was dethroned by his commander
Saluva Narsimharaya 1st, and he stared Saluva dynastic rule.
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Narasimha raya 2nd was the greatest in saluva
dynasty.
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Annamcharaya lived during his
time period.
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After the death of Narasimha 2nd, Narasa nayaka
installed his son Veera Narsimha on
throne.
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Veera Narasimha
started rule of Tuluva dynasty.
Tuluva dynasty
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Veera Narasimha started rule of
Tuluva dynasty.
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After the death of
Veera Narasimha, Krishnadevaraya
came on throne.
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Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529) was
the greatest in this dynasty.
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He was a great commander and an efficient
administrator.
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He fought a series of
war with the independent kingdoms that came on the ruins of the Bahamani
kingdom, maintained law and order
and dealt with the Portuguese influence
in the Deccan.
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He completely shattered the Adil Shahi
forces of Bijapur and attacked Gulbarga and set free three Bahamani princes who
were imprisoned there. He helped them in recovering the throne of Gulbarga and
Krishna Deva himself took the title of Yavanarajya
Sthapanacharya.
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He started his eastern campaign in 1513 AD.
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Udayagiri was the first fort to be
captured by Krishnadevaraya.
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He defeated Prataparudra Gajapati of Orissa.
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He married Gajapati princess Tukka Devi or
Annapurna Devi.
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Raichur campaign in
1520 was his last campaign, he defeated Ismail
Adil shah.
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Portugese governor Alfanso de Alburque concluded treaty with Krishnadevaraya.
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In 1510 Portugese captured Goa from Bijapur Sultan.
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He was a great patron
of literature and art and he was known as тАШAndhra
BhojaтАЩ.
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Eight eminent scholars known as Ashtadiggajas were at his royal court.
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Due the death of his
son, Krishnadevaraya received nervous breakdown and passed away in 1529.
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After his death, Achyutadeva and Sadashivraya succeeded
the throne.
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During the reign of Rama Raya, the Bahaman confederacy (combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar,
Golkonda and Bidar) defeated him at the Battle
of Talaikote in 1565.
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Rama Raya was
imprisoned and executed.
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The city of Vijayanagar was destroyed.
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This battle was
generally considered to mark the end of
the Vijayanagar Empire.
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However, the
Vijayanagar kingdom existed under the Aravidu
dynasty for about another century.
Aravidu Dynasty
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Thirumala, Sri Ranga and Venkata II were the important rulers of this dynasty.
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Venkata II was contemporary to Akbar.
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The last ruler of
Vijayanagar kingdom was Sri Ranga III.
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Sri Ranga was defeated by Mir Jumla of Golconda in battle of Vandavasi in 1647.
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Vijyanagar Empire
came to an end with this.
Economic condition of Vijayanagara
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Statement тАШDтАЩ is wrong.
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The Vijayanagar Empire had a thriving economy.
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The prosperity of the Vijayanagar Empire was due
to the growth of agriculture,
industries, trade and commerce.
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The state followed a wise irrigation policy.
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Industries were also encouraged by the state.
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Commerce was inland, coastal and overseas.
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Vijayanagar Empire had thriving inland, coastal, and international trade, which was a
major source of general prosperity.
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Varaha or pagoda was the gold coin.
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One Varaha was equal to two Pertha.
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One Pertha was equal to ten Fanam.
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Jittal was a copper
coin.
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The main export
items were cotton, silk, spices, rice,
saltpeter and sugar.
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The imports
consisted of horses, pearls, copper,
coral etc.