The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... Background Bukka (also known as Bukka Raya) as well as his brother Hakka (also known as Harihara) would found the Hindu Vijayanagara Empire from the year 1336 and onwards. ... Background Harihara II (1377-1404) suceeded Bukka Raya as king of the Vijayanagara Empire and was infamous for conquering almost all of Southern India. ... Background With the death of Harihara II,the throne for the Vijayanagara Empire was disputed among his sons, including Deva Raya, Bukka Raya II, and Virupaksha Raya. ... Background Bukka (also known as Bukka Raya) as well as his brother Hakka (also known as Harihara) would found the Hindu Vijayanagara Empire from the year 1336 and onwards. ... Background After Harihara II died there was a dispute between his sons for the throne of the Vijayanagara Empire in which Deva Raya would eventually come out as victor. ... Background Ramachandra Raya was the son of Deva Raya I who became king of the Vijayanagara Empire after his fathers death in 1422 AD. Throughout his reign there were no recorded significant changes in territory or major events. ... Bakcground Veera Vijaya Bukka Raya (or Vijaya Raya) was the son of Deva Raya I and succeeded his brother, Ramachandra Raya, in 1422 AD as the king of the Vijayanagara Empire. ... Sri Krishnadevaraya (శ్రీ క్రిశ్ణదేవరాయ, also transliterated as Srikrishnarayalu and other ways) was a Vijaynagar emperor who presided over the empire at its zenith and ruled from 1509 until his death in 1529, and is today a hero of people of Telugu descent in South India. ... Rama Raya, popularly known as Aliya Rama Raya, was the progenitor of the Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagara Emperors. ...

Early Life

The early life of Bukka (also known as Bukka Raya)as well as his brother Hakka (also known as Harihara Raya) are relatively unknown and most accounts of their early life are based on theories (see the Vijayanagara Empire article to get a more extended description of these theories). One such theory states that Bukka and Hakka were born from the Kuruba clan as well as commanders of the King of Warangal's army. After the King of Warangal was defeated by Muhammad bin Tughlaq, he would capture both Bukka and his brother as prisoners and send them to Delhi were both were forced to follow Islam. Even so, Bukka and his brother eventually escaped and retained their Hindu traditions and founded the Vijayanagara Empire under the influence of the Brahim sage Vidyaranya. Another account says that the brothers were instead in connection with the Hoysalas and were born from Karnataka near the Hampi territory, and that they were the successors to to the Hoysala sovereignty by natural process. Though the following may have been uncertain, either way Bukka and his brother were praised for their success in battle as well as the first rulers of the Empire. Hakka (Chinese: 客家; pinyin: kèjiā, literal meaning guest families) are a Han Chinese people whose ancestors are said to originate from around Henan and Shanxi in northern China over 2700 years ago. ... The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... Hakka (Chinese: 客家; pinyin: kèjiā, literal meaning guest families) are a Han Chinese people whose ancestors are said to originate from around Henan and Shanxi in northern China over 2700 years ago. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Map showing warangal district Warangal is a city in Andhra Pradesh state of southeastern India. ... Map showing warangal district Warangal is a city in Andhra Pradesh state of southeastern India. ... Muhammad bin Tughluq was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351. ... The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... Vidyaranya is variously known as being a king maker, patron saint and high priest to Hakka and Bukka, the founders of the Vijayanagar empire. ... The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ... Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ in Kannada) is one of the four southern states of India. ... Hampi (Hampe in Kannada) is a village in northern Karnataka, India. ... The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ...

Life in the Empire

Bukka , one of the most well-known of the Panchasangamas) as well as his brother Hakka founded the Hindu Vijayanagara Empire which reigned from the year 1336 and onwards. Under Bukka Raya's thirty seven year reign (according to Nuniz) the kingdom prospered and continued to expand as Bukka Raya conquered most of the kingdoms of southern India, continually expanding the territoy of the empire. In the beginning of Bukka Raya's reign, Bukka desperately tried to destroy all hostile kingdoms so that he could strenghen the new empire, though initially he could not do anything as most of his forces were concentrated on fighting the Bahmanis. Later on, Bukka conquered Madhura and extended his territory into the south all the way to Rameswaram. He would also defeat the Shambuvaraya Kingdom of Arcot and the Reddis of Kondavidu. In 1371, his son, Kumara Kamapna defeated the Sultanate of Madhura and conquered the territory in the penninusla south of Tungabhadra. Goa and the kingdom of Orissa (Orya) were also captured and Bukka forced the kingdoms of Ceylon and Malabar to have to pay tributea to him. During his reign Bukka would also have clashes with the Bahamani Sultans. The first was during the time of Muhammad I and the other during the time of Mujahid. It is said that Bukka also sent a mission to China as well during his reign. Bukka however would later on die in about 1380 AD and was succeeded by Harihara II. It is also notable that under Bukka Raya's reign the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire established itself at Vijayanagara, on the south side of the river, which was more secure and defensive than their previous capitol at Anegondi. Even with the wars and internal conflicts, Bukka still managed to help support internal improvements for the city. Hakka (Chinese: 客家; pinyin: kèjiā, literal meaning guest families) are a Han Chinese people whose ancestors are said to originate from around Henan and Shanxi in northern China over 2700 years ago. ... A Hindu is an adherent of Hinduism, the predominant religious, philosophical and cultural systems of Bharat (India) and Nepal. ... The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... Events End of the Kemmu restoration and beginning of the Muromachi period in Japan. ... Rameswaram is a town in the southern part of India in the state of Tamil Nadu, on an island separated from the mainland by the Pamban channel. ... Arcot is a town in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. ... The Tungabhadra is a river of southern India. ... Goa (गोअ in DevanāgarÄ«) is Indias smallest state in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population after Sikkim, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. ... Orissa (2001 provisional pop. ... It has been suggested that Malabarian Coast be merged into this article or section. ... Sultan Mehmet I Mehmed I Çelebi (nicknamed Kirisci, the Executioneer) (died May 26, 1421) was a sultan of the Ottoman Empire. ... Mujahideen (مجاهدين; also transliterated as mujāhidīn, mujahedeen, mujahedin, mujahidin, mujaheddin, etc. ... Events September 8 - Battle of Kulikovo - Russian forces under Grand Prince Dmitrii Ivanovich defeat a mixed army of Tatars and Mongols (the Golden Horde), stopping their advance at Kulikovo. ... Background Harihara II (1377-1404) suceeded Bukka Raya as king of the Vijayanagara Empire and was infamous for conquering almost all of Southern India. ... The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... Anegondi is a small village located on the north side of the Tungabhadra and opposite to the Vittala Temple. ...

See Also

• Vijayanagara Empire
• India
• Hakka

The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... Hakka (Chinese: 客家; pinyin: kèjiā, literal meaning guest families) are a Han Chinese people whose ancestors are said to originate from around Henan and Shanxi in northern China over 2700 years ago. ...

External Links

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