Krishnadevaraya, born on 17 January 1471, was the
emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, reigned over most of South India from
1509-1529. He was the third monarch of the Tuluva dynasty, and is considered as
one of the greatest rulers in Indian history. He ruled the largest empire in
India after the decline of the Delhi Sultanate.
He was a just and able statesman and a crafty
general. He was a worthy opponent to the Badami kings and the Portuguese who
were in their quest to expand the boundaries of their empire.
Krishnadevaraya is also known as Andhra Bhoja and
Kannadq Rajya Ramana in honour of his victories and conquests of lands in the
Krishna-Tungabhadra basin. He built the Vithalaswamy temple and the Hazar Rama
temple in the Hoysala style of architecture.
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