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