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Dynastic Evolution

SANGAMA DYNASTY
RulersRuling Period
Harihara Raya I1336-1356
Bukka Raya I1356-1377
Harihara Raya II1377-1404
Virupaksha Raya1404-1405
Bukka Raya II1405-1406
Deva Raya I1406-1422
Ramachandra Raya1422
Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya1422-1424
Deva Raya II1424-1446
Mallikarjuna Raya1446-1465
Virupaksha Raya II1465-1485
Praudha Raya1485

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 Raya1485-1491
Thimma Bhupala1491
Narsimha Raya II1491-1505

Notable Figures: Narasimhadeva Raya and Narasimha Raya II.

Contributions: The dynasty’s reign saw considerable expansion and consolidation efforts.

Tuluva Dynasty

TULUVA DYNASTY
RulersRuling Period
Tuluva Narasa Nayaka1491-1503
Viranarasimha Raya1503-1509
Krishna Deva Raya1509-1529
Achyuta Deva Raya1529-1542
Sadashiva Raya1542-1570

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
RulersRuling Period
Aliya Rama Raya1542-1565
Tirumala Deva Raya1565-1572
Sriranga I1572-1586
Venkata II1586-1614
Sriranga II1614-1614
Ramadeva1617-1632
Venkata III1632-1642
Sriranga III1642-1646


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.