vijayanagar empire story
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The Vijayanagara Empire was based in the Deccan Plateau region in South India. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of Sangama Dynasty. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts by the southern powers to ward off Islamic invasions by the end of the 13th century. .
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The Vijayanagar empire was established by 2 brothers - Harihara and Bukka Rai - in 1336. They were feudatories of the kakatiyas of Warangal. When the kingdom of Warangal was overrun by Ghiyas-Ud- Din Tughluq in 1323, the brothers shifted base to Kampili. Here they entered into the service of the local rulers. When the Tuqhluqs conquered Kampili the brothers were taken capative. They were layer sent to south India to crush the rebellions there. After some time, they rebelled against Muhammad-bin- Tuqhluq and declared their independence. The built Vijayanagar (City of Victory) and made it their capital.
Harihara ascended the throne in 1336 . He ruled for 20 years. He was succeed by Bukka, who ruled till 1337.