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Dynastic Evolution
| SANGAMA DYNASTY | |
| Rulers | Ruling Period |
| Harihara Raya I | 1336-1356 |
| Bukka Raya I | 1356-1377 |
| Harihara Raya II | 1377-1404 |
| Virupaksha Raya | 1404-1405 |
| Bukka Raya II | 1405-1406 |
| Deva Raya I | 1406-1422 |
| Ramachandra Raya | 1422 |
| Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya | 1422-1424 |
| Deva Raya II | 1424-1446 |
| Mallikarjuna Raya | 1446-1465 |
| Virupaksha Raya II | 1465-1485 |
| Praudha Raya | 1485 |
The Vijayanagara Empire witnessed the rule of four major dynasties:
• Sangama Dynasty
Key Rulers: Harihara Raya I, Bukka Raya, Deva Raya, and others.
Contributions: Early rulers, such as Harihara and Bukka, laid the foundation and consolidated power within the empire.
Saluva Dynasty
| SALUVA DYNASTY | |
| Saluva Narsimha Deva Raya | 1485-1491 |
| Thimma Bhupala | 1491 |
| Narsimha Raya II | 1491-1505 |
Notable Figures: Narasimhadeva Raya and Narasimha Raya II.
Contributions: The dynasty’s reign saw considerable expansion and consolidation efforts.
• Tuluva Dynasty
| TULUVA DYNASTY | |
| Rulers | Ruling Period |
| Tuluva Narasa Nayaka | 1491-1503 |
| Viranarasimha Raya | 1503-1509 |
| Krishna Deva Raya | 1509-1529 |
| Achyuta Deva Raya | 1529-1542 |
| Sadashiva Raya | 1542-1570 |
Prominent Rulers: Krishnadeva Raya, an influential and powerful emperor.
Pinnacle of Empire: Under Krishnadeva Raya, the empire reached its zenith, marked by cultural and territorial accomplishments.
• Aravidu Dynasty
| ARAVIDU DYNASTY | |
| Rulers | Ruling Period |
| Aliya Rama Raya | 1542-1565 |
| Tirumala Deva Raya | 1565-1572 |
| Sriranga I | 1572-1586 |
| Venkata II | 1586-1614 |
| Sriranga II | 1614-1614 |
| Ramadeva | 1617-1632 |
| Venkata III | 1632-1642 |
| Sriranga III | 1642-1646 |
Aftermath of Decline: Emerged post the empire’s decline, following the Battle of Talikota, signifying a weakening phase.
Transition Period: Witnessed a shift in power dynamics, with Muslim states like Bijapur rising to prominence.