1. Introduction
Great King Krishnadevaraya was a successful Vijayanagara Emperor. He ruled during 1509 to 1529. He belonged to Tuluva Dynasty.
Under his kingdom the empire had a good affair with foreign countries and nearby kings. He gave importance to Arts, Architecture and literature. At is period many important temples where constructed. He learned many languages including Kannada, Tamil, Sanskrit and foreign languages.
He was named as Lord of the Kannada empire and King of three Kings by local peoples.
2. As a King :
The Great King Krishnadevaraya defeated the King of Orissa, Sultan of Bijapur, Bahamani ruler Ismail Adil Shah to put an end to the Muslim dominance in Southern India.
The Kingdom from Cuttack in eastern India to Goa in the west and Raichur in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south.
Krishna Deva was a great patron of art, poetry and music.
He built the famous Vithalswami and Hazara temple in Hampi.
The temples and many other more are magnificent specimens of the Vijaynagar style of Hindu architecture.
3. As a Result of Great King Krishnadevaraya :
The Vijaynagar Kingdom rose to its highest peak of glory during the reign of Krishna Deva Raya.
The Kingdom under Krishna Deva Raya was called as the Golden age of Telugu literature.
Tenali Ramakrishna – the scholar who was famous for his wisdom, was a prominent member of Krishna Deva’s court.
4. Vittala Temple:
Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi.
The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD and the further kings enhanced it in many ways.
It is the most visited monument in Hampi.
The highlight of Vittala temple is its impressive pillared halls and the stone chariot.
5. Hazara temple:
Hazara Rama Temple in Hampi is an important shrine in Hampi.
The temple stands as an example of the excellent craftsmanship of Vijayanagara’s sculptors.
The walls of the temple carry the story of Ramayana carved on stone.
6. Quick Facts about King Krishnadevaraya :
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Sri Krishna Deva Raya |
| Born | 1471 C.E. |
| Birthplace | Hampi, Karnataka |
| Reign | 1509 C.E. – 1529 C.E. |
| Title | Rajakesari |
| Religion and Belief | Hinduism |
| Capital | Vijaynagar |
| Queens | Consort Chinna Devi, Tirumala Devi, jaganmohini |
| Children | Tirumala Raya |
| Predecessor | Viranarasimha Raya |
| Successor | Achyuta Deva Raya |
| Father | Tuluva Narasa Nayaka |
| Success in War’s | Gajapati kings of Odisha, Ganga Raja on the Kaveri banks, Sultan of Bijapur, Bahamani ruler Ismail Adil Shah |
| Ruled Area | Ruled almost all southern India and extended north to Raichur Dobe |
| Arts and Creations | Vithalswami temple, Hazara temple |
| Death | 1529 C.E. |
7. Inspirational Facts:
Great King Krishnadevaraya was referred as a great ruler and a man of justice.
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