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Sri Krishnadevaraya concluded a treaty with the Portuguese in 1510. It allowed them to build forts in Bhatka and to trade in Goa. In return, Portuguese agreed to supply the best quality of war horses to the king. 

The Battle of Talikota was fought between Vijaynagar Kingdom and Sultanates of Deccan. The Vijaynagar Kingdom was defeated in the Battle. The war took place on 26th January, 1565. After the death of Krishna Deva Raya the fall of Vijayanagar Empire began. Two rulers Achyuta Raya and Sadasiva Raya were weak.

Sri Krishnadevaraya composed Amuktamalyada in Telugu. This poetic work describes the story of Godadevi and contains his political philosophy and administrative ideals.

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.

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.