Krishnadevaraya
Emperor of Vijayanagara and patron of literature
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Krishnadevaraya was the emperor of Vijayanagara from 1509 to 1529, under whom the empire reached its peak of power and prosperity. A successful military leader and a poet himself, he was a great patron of Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Sanskrit literature.
Biography
Emperor
Krishnadevaraya of the Tuluva dynasty became emperor of Vijayanagara in 1509. He strengthened the army and defeated the Deccan sultanates and the Gajapati kings of Odisha.
Raichur
In 1520 he won the Battle of Raichur against the Adil Shahi sultan of Bijapur, one of the decisive victories of his reign.
Patron of arts
His court included eight great poets known as the Ashtadiggajas, among them Allasani Peddana and Tenali Ramakrishna, the subject of many popular stories. He himself wrote Amuktamalyada, a Telugu poem.
Hampi
He built and enlarged temples at the capital, Vijayanagara (Hampi), including work at the Vittala and Virupaksha temples. Portuguese visitors such as Domingo Paes described the city’s wealth. Hampi is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Timeline
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1471
Born
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1509
Becomes emperor
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1520
Battle of Raichur
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1529
Death
Notable works
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Amuktamalyada Poetry
In Telugu.
Did you know?
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The witty poet Tenali Ramakrishna served at his court.
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He was himself a poet in Telugu.
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Portuguese travellers described the wealth of his capital.
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Who is Krishnadevaraya?
Krishnadevaraya was the emperor of Vijayanagara from 1509 to 1529, under whom the empire reached its peak of power and prosperity. A successful military leader and a poet himself, he was a great patron of Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Sanskrit literature.
How old is Krishnadevaraya?
Krishnadevaraya is 555 years old, born on 17 January 1471.
Where is Krishnadevaraya from?
Krishnadevaraya was born in India.
What is Krishnadevaraya known for?
Krishnadevaraya is best known for The height of the Vijayanagara Empire; the Battle of Raichur; Amuktamalyada; the Ashtadiggajas poets.
References
- Krishnadevaraya — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Krishnadevaraya — Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Krishnadevaraya — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Krishnadevaraya (Q121235) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
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