Krishnadevaraya

ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣದೇವರಾಯ (శ్రీ కృష్ణదేవరాయ)

["Emperor of Vijayanagara", "Patron of the Ashtadiggajas", "Author of Amuktamalyada"]

Born Jan 17, 1471

Hampi (Karnataka), Vijayanagara Empire

Passed Away Oct 17, 1529 Hampi (Karnataka), Vijayanagara Empire

Lifespan 58 years old

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"A king must rule with righteousness, encourage commerce, protect the poor, and patronize wisdom; for wealth without virtue is an empire built on sand."

Archival Overview

Greatest emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire (1509–1529) who presided over the golden age of South Indian architecture and literature, built the breathtaking temple monuments of Hampi, and authored the Telugu epic 'Amuktamalyada'.

Biographical Record

Krishnadevaraya (1471–1529) of the Tuluva dynasty transformed Vijayanagara into an imperial superpower, decisively defeating the Sultanates of Bijapur, Golconda, and the Gajapatis of Odisha, capturing the impregnable fortress of Raichur in 1520. Portuguese chroniclers Domingo Paes and Fernão Nunes described Vijayanagara as larger and richer than Rome.

A poet-king of peerless erudition, Krishnadevaraya composed the epic Telugu poem 'Amuktamalyada' on the life of poet-saint Andal, containing profound political treatises on kingship. His court was graced by the 'Ashtadiggajas' (Eight Titans of Poetry), including Tenali Rama and Allasani Peddana, while he built the iconic Vittala Temple stone chariot and towering gopurams across South India.

Key Life Milestones

1509

Coronation as Emperor of Vijayanagara

Ascended the throne in Hampi, launching two decades of military victories, architectural glory, and cultural renaissance.

1520

Historic Triumph at the Battle of Raichur

Routed the Sultanate of Bijapur, securing the rich fertile doab and making Vijayanagara the undisputed master of the Deccan.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Anegundi Memorial Mantapa (Tungabhadra River)
Hampi (Bellary, Karnataka), India

                         GPS: 15.3350, 76.4600                    

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