Thursday, January 16, 2025

Today In Indian History (17th January)

1471 - Birth of Krishnadevaraya (17 January 1471 – 17 October 1529), an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529. 

Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Taluva dynasty, one of the four main dynasties, combination of which is known as the Vijayanagar empire. 

One of the greatest kings of India, Krishnadeva Raya raised the Hindu power of Vijayanagar to the zenith of its prosperity and glory. 

An epigraphical reference to the date of death of Krishnadevaraya was discovered at Honnenahalli in Tumakuru district in Karnataka. According to the inscription, Krishnadevaraya died on October 17, 1529. 

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