History And Background
The Vijaynagara Empire also known as the Karnata Kingdom was founded by two brothers Harihara and Bukkar Rai as a successor to the prosperous Hindu kingdoms of the Hoysalas, the Kakatiyas, and the Yadavas which were raided by the Tughluqs.
The two brothers declared their independence from Muhammad bin Tughluq and established the Vijayanagar Empire replacing the short-lived Kampili kingdom which had come into existence as a resistance to invasions by Delhi Sultanate.
Harihara and Bukka Rai
Harihara succeeded to the throne in 1336 and ruled for twenty years. He was succeeded by Bukka and ruled until 1377.
Initially, the brothers clashed with Mysore's Hoysala monarch and Madurai's king. Later, Bukka defeated and conquered the Madurai king. He gradually established control over the entirety of South India.
Dynasties of Vijaynagara
Vijayanagar's kingdom lasted 230 years. The kingdom was ruled by rulers from three dynasties.
Sangama Dynasty (1336-1485)-Started by Harihara and Bukka
Saluva Dynasty (1485-1505)-Started by Saluva Narasimha
Tuluva Dynasty (1505-1565)-Started by Vir Narasimha
Krishnadeva Raya (1509–1530).
