Krishnadevaraya

King of Vijayanagara

Krishnadevaraya was the emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India in the 16th century. 

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He reigned from 1509 to 1529 and is considered one of the greatest rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.

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Patron of literature, art, and architecture and encouraged the development of Telugu and Sanskrit literature.

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Major Enemy was Bhamani Kingdom

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Important Books of Krishnadevaraya : 1. Amuktamalyada 2. Jambavati Kalyanam 3. Madalasa Charita

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Titles of Krishnadevaraya for UPSC: 1. Karnataka Ratna Simhasana De Eshwara  2. Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana

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He built many temples and monuments, including the famous Vitthala Temple in Hampi. 

He died in 1529 and was succeeded by his son, Achyuta Raya.

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