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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Collection of facts about the Vijayanagara Empire

This post is a collection of facts about the Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1646). There are 11 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Based in southern India
• Original capital: Vijayanagara (Hampi)
• Founded by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I (Sangama dynasty)
• Krishna Deva Raya ruled 1509-1529
• Annexed southern part of Gajaptai Empire
• Expanded north to conquer Raichur in 1520
• Defeated by Deccan sultanates at Battle of Talikota in 1565
• Tirumala Deva Raya moved capital to Penukonda
• Empire divided between Tirumala Deva Raya's three sons
• Fought Bijapur sultanate and others leading to collapse
• Succeeded by Sultanate of Golconda and Kingdom of Mysore