Consider the following statements:

1. The Vijayanagara Empire was established by Harihara-I and Bukka Raya-I.

2. Krishnadevaraya, the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, belonged to the Tuluva dynasty.

3. The Battle of Talikota led to the decline of the Chola Empire.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 1 and 2 only

1. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 CE by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, two brothers who were formerly associated with the Hoysala administration. They established the empire with the blessings of the saint Vidyaranya.
2. Krishnadevaraya was the most celebrated ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire and belonged to the Tuluva dynasty. His reign (1509–1529 CE) marked the empire's zenith in terms of military, administration, art, and literature.
3. The Battle of Talikota (1565) was fought between the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates and the Vijayanagara Empire. It led to the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire, .

Information Booster:

• Battle of Talikota (1565):
  A decisive battle in South Indian history, where the Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmadnagar, and Bidar) defeated the Vijayanagara Empire. The capital city Hampi was plundered and destroyed, leading to a sharp decline of the empire.
• Krishnadevaraya's Contributions:
• Promoted Telugu, Sanskrit, and Kannada literature.
• His court poet was Tenali Ramakrishna.
• Authored Amuktamalyada in Telugu.

Additional Knowledge:

Vijayanagara Empire: Key Dynasties (1336–1646 AD)

• Located in Southern India, extended up to Rameshwaram, covering Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
• Ruled by 16 rulers from 4 dynasties.

1. Sangama Dynasty (1336–1485)

• Founders: Harihara I and Bukka Raya I (established the empire in 1336).
• First and founding dynasty.
• Patronized art, literature, and religion.
• Capital: Hampi.

2. Saluva Dynasty (1485–1505)

• Founder: Saluva Narasimha.
• Took over from the weakening Sangama rule.
• Known for consolidating power across South India.

3. Tuluva Dynasty (1505–1570)

• Founder: Vir Narasimha.
• Most famous ruler:Krishna Deva Raya (reign: 1509–1529) – considered the greatest ruler of Vijayanagara.
• Period marked by military expansion, economic prosperity, and cultural brilliance.
• Also faced the Battle of Talikota (1565) – a major blow to the empire.

4. Aravidu Dynasty (1570–1650)

• Founder: Tirumala Raya (brother of Rama Raya, who died in Battle of Talikota).
• Last dynasty of the empire.
• Continued the nominal rule from Penukonda and Chandragiri after the fall of Hampi.

End of the Empire:

• Declined after the Battle of Talikota (1565) and officially ended around 1646 AD.