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#KrishnaDevaRaya My state Karnataka celebrates the birth Anniversary of a monster like Tippu Sultan but today is birth anniversary of greatest king of medieval history Sri Krishna Devaraya and there is no celebration either in Telugu states or in Karnataka where his capital Hampi 
is located
Sri Krishna Devaraya was last hindu emperor of the south and he was a versatile genius
His greatness can’t be covered in this mere facebook post. It needs a big history book
He was such a great warrior that Babur said I learnt war from him
His kingdom was
Sri Krishna Devaraya was last hindu emperor of the south and he was a versatile genius
His greatness can’t be covered in this mere facebook post. It needs a big history book
He was such a great warrior that Babur said I learnt war from him
His kingdom was
richest in the world
His capital Hampi was biggest city of the world
He made Bahamani sultan kiss his feet
He built so many canals and irrigation systems that most of the ponds canals that exist in south are from his era
They sold diamonds and gold on streets and they say
His capital Hampi was biggest city of the world
He made Bahamani sultan kiss his feet
He built so many canals and irrigation systems that most of the ponds canals that exist in south are from his era
They sold diamonds and gold on streets and they say
Great Hindu Warriors
#Thread , RT please🙏
#Mauryandynasty
A true example of power, strength and effective administration, it was the largest empire to have ever existed in India
Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka were probably the most powerful kings of their time.
#Thread , RT please🙏
#Mauryandynasty
A true example of power, strength and effective administration, it was the largest empire to have ever existed in India
Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka were probably the most powerful kings of their time.
as Chandragupta had successfully defeated the most powerful of the successor states of Alexander.
#GautamiputraSatakarni
After the demise of the Mauryan empire, many new tribes from Northwestern India had settled in India. This included the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas),
#GautamiputraSatakarni
After the demise of the Mauryan empire, many new tribes from Northwestern India had settled in India. This included the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas),
the Pahlavas (Indo-Parthians), and the Yavanas (Indo-Greeks). Their advance was finally stopped by a warrior of the Satavahana dynasty. Known as the ‘Dakshinapatha-Pati’ or the Lord of Southern India, Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated the Shakas, Pahlavas, and Yavanas several times
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#Thread on Maharajadhiraja Krishna Deva Raya - Part 2
This part covers the later part of his reign, his eulogies & the glory attained by Vijayanagara Empire.
The 1st part covers the initial part of the reign.
#Thread on Maharajadhiraja Krishna Deva Raya - Part 2
This part covers the later part of his reign, his eulogies & the glory attained by Vijayanagara Empire.
The 1st part covers the initial part of the reign.
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1520: After the Battle of Raichur's victory, Raya demanded customary homage from Adilshah, after which Salabat Khan, the imprisoned Adilshahi general, would be released.
But the Adilshahi diplomat Asad Khan Lari got Salabat Khan killed treacherously!
1520: After the Battle of Raichur's victory, Raya demanded customary homage from Adilshah, after which Salabat Khan, the imprisoned Adilshahi general, would be released.
But the Adilshahi diplomat Asad Khan Lari got Salabat Khan killed treacherously!
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1521: On learning of the treachery, Krishnadevaraya marched into Adilshahi domains.
He delivered crushing defeats to Adilshah at Battles of Kembavi & Gobbur. He took Gulbarga too! The Raya wanted to march further into Adilshahi territory, but was advised against it.
1521: On learning of the treachery, Krishnadevaraya marched into Adilshahi domains.
He delivered crushing defeats to Adilshah at Battles of Kembavi & Gobbur. He took Gulbarga too! The Raya wanted to march further into Adilshahi territory, but was advised against it.
