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The Vijayanagara Empire (/ v ɪ ˌ dʒ ə j ə ˈ n ə ɡ ə r ə /; also known as the Karnata Kingdom) 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, belonging to the Yadava clan of Chandravamsa lineage.
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.
The Hoysala Empire and temple cities such as those in Halebidu, Belur and Somanathapura were plundered in early 14th century. [26] [27] [5] From the ruins of this collapse and destruction emerged Vijayanagara Empire and its new capital Vijayanagara. [5] [6] [28] The city was founded by Harihara I and Bukka, the Sangama brothers. [29]
The origin of the Vijayanagara Empire is a controversial topic in South Indian history, with regard to the linguistic affiliation of the founding dynasty, the Sangama family. The Vijayanagara Empire rose to power in southern India in the 14th century CE.
The Vijayanagara–Gajapati War [1] (1512–1516) was a major conflict between the Vijayanagara Empire under Emperor Krishnadevaraya and the Gajapati Kingdom of Odisha, led by Prataparudra Deva. The war began with Krishnadevaraya's determined campaign to capture the Udayagiri fort , held by Tirumala Routaraya, a key Gajapati commander.
Vijayanagara architecture of 1336–1565 CE was a notable building idiom that developed during the rule of the imperial Hindu Vijayanagara Empire. The empire ruled South India , from their regal capital at Vijayanagara , on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in modern Karnataka , India .
The empire suffered a significant setback at the hands of the Deccan Sultanates during this battle, where it lost over 100,000 soldiers. Furthermore, the Bijapur army made substantial inroads into Vijayanagara territory, destroying idols and temples. Subsequently, the Vijayanagara empire struggled to recover and regain its former strength.
Harihara I, also called Hakka and Vira Harihara I, was the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire, in present-day Karnataka, India, which he ruled from 18 April 1336 to 20 November 1355. [5] He and his successors formed the Sangama dynasty, the first of four dynasties to rule the empire.