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Krishna Deva Raya (reigned 1509-1529) was the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, which he led to its zenith. Under his rule, the empire covered most of South India and was known for its military prowess, cultural patronage, and prosperity. The Kakatiya dynasty ruled parts of Telangana earlier (12th-14th centuries), the Mughal Empire was based in North India during a later period, and the Chola Empire was based in Tamil Nadu earlier (9th-13th centuries). Hampi, the Vijayanagara capital, flourished under Krishna Deva Raya's patronage.