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Which literary source gives an account of the Vijayanagara Empire under Harihara I?
Which literary source gives an account of the Vijayanagara Empire under Harihara I?
- Rehla (correct)
- Manucharitam
- Salı Vabhyudayam
- Channa Raya Pateena inscription of Dev Raya II
Which of the following inscriptions is NOT associated with the Vijayanagara Empire?
Which of the following inscriptions is NOT associated with the Vijayanagara Empire?
- Bagapelli copper plate inscription
- Srirangam grant of Sangam II
- Devulapalli copper plate inscription of Immadi Naximha
- Maratha copper plate inscription (correct)
Which of Krishna Deva Raya's Ashtadiggajas composed the work Kalahasti Mahatyam?
Which of Krishna Deva Raya's Ashtadiggajas composed the work Kalahasti Mahatyam?
- Surona
- Peddana
- Madaya
- Dhurjate (correct)
What was the primary focus of the Manucharitam?
What was the primary focus of the Manucharitam?
Which achievement is specifically attributed to Bukka I?
Which achievement is specifically attributed to Bukka I?
Flashcards
Rehla
Rehla
A travelogue written by Ibn Batuta, a Moroccan explorer, chronicling his travels in the 14th century, including details about the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Harihara I.
Manucharitam
Manucharitam
A Sanskrit play by Allasani Peddana, a Telugu poet, that provides insights into the politics, society, and caste system of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Bagapelli Copper Plate Inscription
Bagapelli Copper Plate Inscription
A copper plate inscription found at Bagapelli, providing historical information about the Vijayanagara Empire.
Srirangam Grant of Sangama II
Srirangam Grant of Sangama II
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Krishna Deva Raya's Ashtadiggajas
Krishna Deva Raya's Ashtadiggajas
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Study Notes
Sources of Vijayanagara Empire
- Literary Sources
- Foreign Travelers' Accounts
- Rehla by Ibn Batuta, aka Tuhfat-un-Nuzzar
- Indigenous Works
- Manuchantam by Allasi Peddana
- Archaeological Sources
- Salu Vabhyudayam by Rajanatha Dindima
- Inscriptions
- Bagapelli copper plate inscription
- Bitrangunta grant of Sangamla I
- Channa Raya Pateena inscription of Dev Raya I
- Srirangam copper plates of Deva Raya
- Devulapalli copper plate inscription of Immadi Narsimha
- Foreign Travelers' Accounts
Information
- Information about the Vijayanagara Empire under Harihara I
- Political and Social Structure (including caste system)
- Salu Vabhyudayam is a play about the siege of Vijayanagara.
- Achievements of Harihara I
- Genealogy of Sangama brothers
- Successful invasions of Bukka I
- Achievements of Bukka I, and the Genealogy of the Saluva dynasty
Krishna Deva Raya's Ashtadiggajas (8 celebrated posts)
- Peddana - wrote Manuchantam
- Timma - wrote Panjatapahasaram
- Madaya - wrote Raja Shekharcharitan
- Dhurjate - wrote Kalhaasti Mahatyam
- Surona - wrote Raghava Pandaviyam
- Tenali Ramalingam - wrote Panduranga Mahatyam
- Ayyalaraju Ramabhadra - wrote Sakalamitasara
- Rama Raja Bhushan - 8m Astadigga
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Test your knowledge on the various sources of information regarding the Vijayanagara Empire, including literary, archaeological, and inscriptional evidence. Explore the significant contributions of key historical figures like Harihara I and Bukka I in shaping the empire's legacy.
