The Vijayanagar Empire The Vijayanagar Empire was a South Indian empire based in the Deccan. The history of Vijayanagar is perhaps the last magnificent chapter in the history of independent India. Founded by Harihara I and his sibling Bukka Raya in 1336, the empire prolonged until 1646. The Sangama Dynasty The Sangama Dynasty was the primary empire of the Vijayanagar Empire.The first Empire of the Vijaynagar empire of the southern India, which ruled till the 15th century. The Saluva Dynasty The Saluva Dynasty was one of the ruling dynasties of the Vijayanagara Empire of Southern India. This dynasty ruled the empire from 1485 till 1505. Tuluva Dynasty The Tuluva Dynasty is the third dynasty, that ruled Vijayanagara Empire. They were chiefs who feinted portions of coastal Karnataka. The Tuluva Dynasty was one of the decision-making lines of the Vijayanagara Empire of Southern India. The Aravidu Dynasty The Aravidu Dynasty was the fourth and last Hindu dynasty which ruled Vijayanagara Empire in South India. Its founder was Tirumala, brother of Ramraya. The Chalukya Dynasty Ruling large sections of southern and central India, the Chalukya dynasty reigned during the 6th and 12th centuries. During this phase, they reigned as three intimately associated but individual dynasties. The Pallava Dynasty The Pallavas were a celebrated dynasty that ruled South India for virtually 500 years and have left an enduring smear in the field of art and architecture. Feudatories of Andhra Satavahanas, the Pallavas grew to be autonomous subsequent to their decline at Amaravati. The Rashtrakuta Dynasty The reign of the imperial Rashtrakuta Dynasty in sections of the northern, central and southern India was witnessed in the sixth and the thirteenth centuries. They reigned as solitary clans but were closely associated with each other. Bahmani Dynasty Bahmani Dynasty was one of the great medieval Indian Kingdoms founded by bahamani Shah.Bahman Shah conquered large part of the Deccan. By 1358 the Bahmani Empire extended to the areas near the west coast, the ports of Goa and Dabhal. He conquered the Hindu rulers of Vijaynagar and Warangal. Imad Shahi Dynasty of Berar Imad Shahi Dynasty of Berar ruled over the northern part of the Bahamani Kingdom.This Dynasty lasted for four generations. In 1490, the founding father of Imad Shahi dynasty Imad-ul-Mulk declared his independence. Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur The governor of Bijapur Yusuf Adil Khan founded the Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur. In 1489, he declared the independence of his province. The Qutab Shahi Dynasty The Qutab Shahi Dynasty was founded by Sultan Quli Qutab Shah. The dynasty was a part of Bahmani Empire. |