Tag: foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom

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

Harihara I was the first ruler of the Sangama dynasty and was succeeded by his brother Bukka I in 1356.

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

Devaraya II also known as Proudha Devaraya. He ascended the throne in 1422. and ruled upto 1446 A.D. Devaraya II is also known as Prouda Devaraya. Inducted a large number of Musims in the army (their induction however had begun during Devraya’s I reign). Nuniz informs us that a large number of kings paid tribute to him.

Usha Parinayam is a Sanskrit work attributed to Krishnadevaraya. Amuktamalyada is his famous Telugu work, while the other options are works by his court poets.

Manu Charithra, a landmark work in Telugu literature, was written by the poet Allasani Peddana, who was the poet laureate in the court of Krishnadevaraya.

The successor of Saluva Narasimha was Immadi Narasimha. Narasimha's eldest son, Thimma Bhupa, was murdered by an army commander and one of Narasa's enemies in 1492 so Narasimha's youngest son, Narasimha Raya II, ascended his brother to the throne as king. He was enthroned as Immadi Narasimha. Although he was named king, the authentic control came from Narasa’s eldest son and successor, best known as Vira Narasimha. He ordered the murder of Immadi Narasimha in 1505. He then ascended the throne and inaugurated the Tuluva dynasty, the third dynasty of Vijayanagar and reigned from 1503-1509

Parijatapaharana is a famous prabandham written by Nandi Timmana, one of the Ashtadiggajas in the court of Krishnadevaraya.

Allasani Peddana was given the title Andhra Kavita Pitamaha (the grandfather of Telugu poetry) by Krishnadevaraya for his immense contributions to Telugu literature.