Thread by @HindutvaItihas

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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.

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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!

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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.

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1522-23: While Krishnadevaraya was attacking Adilshah from the south, Portuguese had attacked Adilshah from the west.

The Raya sent an expedition under Saluva Timmaiah vs Portuguese. Belgaum, Salcete came under Hindu control, but the progress was halted at Ponda by Portuguese

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1529: Due to internal instability in Vijayanagara Empire between 1524-29, Qutbshah & Adilshah used opportunity to invade the empire, at Kondavidu & Raichur respectively. However, Adilshah retreated after getting news of Krishnadevaraya's march towards Raichur.

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1530: Krishnadevaraya started preparation for war with the Sultanates, alongwith provisions of heavy artillery. But, he was seriously taken ill while the preparation was in full sway.

After nominating brother Achyuta Deva Raya as successor, Krishnadevaraya passed away.

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Portuguese traveller Domingo Paes visited Vijayanagara around 1520. According to his eye-witness description of Krishnadevaraya:-

'Krishnadevaraya was an *absolute sovereign* of strong personal influence. He commanded his immense armies in person, was *able, brave & ...

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...statesmanlike*, & possessed much gentleness & *generosity of character*. He was beloved & respected by all. He was gallant and perfect in all things.'

#Hindutva

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During 1516-17, Krishna Deva Raya undertook a pilgrimage of the southern India.

Route:- Srisailam – Tirupati – Kalahasti – Kanchi – Chidambaram – Srirangam – Madurai – Nagarcoil – Srivilliputtur – Kanyakumari – Rameshwaram (Dhanushkodi) – Srirangapatna – Gokarna – Hampi.

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Throughout the reign of Krishnadevaraya, we observe that he was a very religiously-minded ruler.

Before, as well as, after his military campaigns, Krishnadevaraya made it a part of itinerary to visit & donate to temples, e.g. Shivaganga, Tirupati & Ahobilam.

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Construction of temples:-

1513: Construction of Sri Krishna Temple (Hampi) started.

1528: The iconic temple of Laxmi Narsimha at Hampi was built, having the murti of Ugra Narsimha.

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1518-1524: Krishnadevaraya revised the land revenue settlement in the empire. The first known settlement was done during the reign of Harihara I, the founder of Vijayanagara Empire.

The Raya's minister Saluva Timmaiah rendered invaluable service for this revision.

#Economy

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Raya's Sanskrit literature:- Madalasa Charitra, Satyavadhuprinanambu, Sakala Kathasara Sangraha, Suktinaipunigrana Chintamani, Rasamanjari, Jambavati Kalyana (Sanskrit play)

Raya's Telugu literature:- Amuktamalyada

#Sanskrit #Telugu #Literature

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Krishnadevaraya patronised Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, as well as Sanskrit poets.

He also patronised the Dvaita philosopher Vyasatirtha. Vyasatirtha established 'Dasakuta', a School of Bhakti, where Haridasa (Vishnu devotee) poets like Purandaradasa & Kanakadasa performed Bhajan

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Tenali Rama, the court poet & jester, is the source of the Akbar-Birbal stories (which are fake).Tenali Rama was noted for his brilliance & wit.

Tenali Rama also authored Panduranga Mahatmyam (topic-sanctity of Pandharpur), Udbhataradha Charitamu (topic-sanctity of Varanasi)

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This concludes the thread-series on one of the great rulers of Sindhusthan - Krishna Deva Raya.

#Hindutva #VijayanagaraEmpire #History #Krishnadevaraya

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