Historical Dates and Events

Krishnadevaraya established diplomatic and trade relations with the Portuguese, specifically signing a treaty in 1510 to secure the supply of horses and military support.

Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya, the founder of the Saluva dynasty, usurped the throne and ended the Sangama dynasty rule in 1486.

Saluva dynasty ruled Vijayanagara Empire from 1485 to 1505 A.D. Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya was the founder of this dynasty.

Hakka (Harihara I) and Bukka (Bukka Raya I) founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336 AD on the banks of the Tungabhadra River with the guidance of Vidyaranya.

Harihara Raya II ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1377 to 1404. He was the son of Bukka Raya I and expanded the empire significantly.

During the reign of Bajirao II, the Maratha influence in the North and South waned further. The British replaced the Maratha. The British captured Pune in 1817 CE.

Baba Guru Nanak(1469-1539) born at Talwandi. The sacred place created by him is known as dharmsal.Its now known as Gurdwara. Before his death he appointed one of his follower as his successor.His name was Lehna but came to be known as Guru Angad.

The origin of Bhakti movement in the Hindu religion is dated back to AD 7^th Century. The Bhakti movement believed in pure and complete devotion to the God and in this movement different saints spread this message. It started in South India (in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala) with the Nayanars and Alwars movement. Over a period of time, the concept and the movement spread to different parts of India through different saints.

Mirabai was a great saint and devotee of Lord Krishna, she was a Hindu poet of the Bhakti movement. She was born in 1498 in the Chaukari village in Merta, Rajasthan. Her father Ratan Singh was a descendant of Rao Rathor, the founder of Jodhpur

The Hundred Years War between England and France lasted from 1337 to 1453, a total of 116 years.

Henry VIII ascended to the English throne on April 21, 1509, following the death of his father, Henry VII.

Afonso de Albuquerque led the Portuguese forces to capture Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510. This marked the beginning of Portuguese rule in the region.

Shakespeare is believed to have arrived in London around 1592, as this is when he was first mentioned in the London theatrical scene by Robert Greene.

William Shakespeare was born in 1564. His baptism is recorded on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Kalidasa (often misspelled as Kalo Dada) is believed to have lived and written his works during the 4th to 5th century CE, during the Gupta Empire.