Question

Which among the following kingdoms was founded by two Brothers, Harihara and Bukka?
1. Kingdome of Kakatiyas
2. Kingdome of Hoysalas
3. Kingdome of Kampili
4. Kingdom of Vijayanagara

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kingdom of Vijayanagara

The correct answer is Kingdom of Vijayanagara.

• The Vijayanagara Kingdom was based in the Deccan Plateau region in South India.
• It was established in1336 by Harihara-I and his brother Bukka Raya-I of the Sangama dynasty.
• When Mohamad Bin Tughlaq was losing his power in the Deccan region, Harihar and Bukka founded an independent kingdom in the region between the river Krishna and Tungabhadra in 1336.
• The brothers established their names over the entire territory between Kaveri in the south and Krishna in the north.
• Krishnadeva Raya was the most famous king of the Vijaynagara Empire. He was successful in almost all the wars he fought in,
• He also defeated the king of Odisha and annexed Vijaywada and Rajmahendri.