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Vijayanagara Empire
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Hindu kingdom in Southern India (14th-17th century)
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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Today part ofIndia
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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