Sangama dynasty
| Vijayanagara Empire | |
|---|---|
| Ruling dynasties | |
| 1632–1642 | |
| Sriranga III | 1642–1646 |
The Sangama dynasty was a dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire founded in the 14th century by two brothers: Harihara I (also called Vira Harihara or Hakka Raya) and Bukka Raya I.[1] They were the sons of Bhavana Sangama,[2] of Yadava lineage.[3][4][5]
Foundation and early history
The Sangama dynasty was founded by Harihara I and Bukka. Their father had been taken prisoner in 1327 by Muhammad bin Tughluq. They founded Vijayanagara in 1336.[2]
Successors
Bukka's successor, Harihara II, continued Bukka's campaign through southern India and managed to take control of coastal Andhra between Nellore and Kalinga and conquer the Addanki and Srisailam areas as well as most of the territory between the peninsula to the south of the Krishna River. Harihara II also managed to conquer many Indian ports such as that of Goa, Chaul, and Dabhol.
After Harihara II died the throne was in conflict between
List of rulers
- Harihara I (1336–1356 CE), founder of empire and dynasty
- Bukka Raya I (1356–1377 CE), also founder of empire
- Harihara II (1377–1404 CE)
- Virupaksha Raya (1404–1405 CE)
- Bukka Raya II (1405–1406 CE)
- Deva Raya(1406–1422 CE)
- Ramachandra Raya (1422 CE)
- Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya(1422–1424)
- Deva Raya II (1424–1446 CE)
- Mallikarjuna Raya (1446–1465 CE)
- Virupaksha Raya II (1465–1485 CE)
- Praudha Raya (1485 CE), last ruler
See also
References
- ISBN 0226742210.
- ^ ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4.
- ^ "Short biography of Harihara-I (A.D. 1336—A.D. 1355)".
- ISBN 9780199777648.
- ISBN 978-1-64983-995-4.