Vijayanagara Empire

Also known as Vijayanagar Empire, Kingdom of Bisnegar, Karnata Kingdom, Vijayangara

Hindu kingdom in Southern India (14th-17th century)

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The Vijayanagara Empire was a powerful Hindu kingdom that ruled much of Southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. It matters historically because it was one of the largest and most influential empires of medieval India, known for its military strength, architectural achievements, and role in resisting Muslim sultanates in the region.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Vijayanagara Empire is referenced by 4,512 other articles, and connects out to Lingayatism, Hoysala Empire and Bukka.

It is catalogued under topics including 14th-century establishments in India, Former empires and Hindu states.

Its subject is documented across 67 Wikipedia language editions.

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Commons category: Vijayanagara Empire
inception: 1336-01-01
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1646-01-01
native label: ವಿಜಯನಗರ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ

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The Vijayanagara Empire, also known as the Karnata Empire, was a late medieval Hindu empire that ruled much of southern India. It was established in 1336 by the brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty.

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