Short notes on Vijayanagara Empire

Important points of Vijayanagara Empire

VIJAYANAGAR EMPIRE.

1. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka under the inspiration of Guru Vidyaranya.
2. Harihara and Bukka belong to Sangama Dynasty.
3. The other dynasties of the empire were Saluva, Taluva and Aravidu.
4. The most important ruler of this empire was Krishnadevaraya. Hampi was his capital.
5. Krishnadevaraya belongs to Taluva Dynasty.
6. He wrote a book named ‘Amuktamalyada’.
7. The king had unlimited powers in the Vijayanagar empire
8. The Musical instrument that acquired a prominent place in the Vijayanagar empire was Vina.
9. The river on whose bank was the city of Vijayanagar located – Tungabhadra.
10. The founder of the city of Ahmedabad was Ahmed Shah-I.
11. Who founded the fortress city Mandu- the Capital of Malwa? Hushang Shah.
12. The Battle of Talikota which was fought between Vijayanagara Empire and Bahmani Sultans in the year 1565 resulted in the collapse of the empire.
13. The ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire can be seen at Hampi in Karnataka.
14. Nicolo Conti, the Venetian Traveller visited Vijayanagara Empire.
15. Abdur Razzak, the Persian Ambassador also visited this empire.
16. Tenali Raman, the well known jester was in the court of Krishnadevaraya.