ποΈ Chapter 09 Β· Medieval India Β· Indian History
Vijayanagara & Bahmani Kingdoms
Krishnadevaraya, Hampi monuments, Deccan Sultanates, Bahmani Kingdom β administration and culture. Complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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π What You Will Learn in This Chapter
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Harihara & Bukka β founding of Vijayanagara
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Krishnadevaraya β Ashtadiggajas, Amuktamalyada
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Vijayanagara trade with Arabs & Portuguese
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Hampi β Vittala temple, Hazara Rama temple, Dravidian architecture
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Bahmani Kingdom & five Deccan Sultanates
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Battle of Talikota (1565) & decline of Vijayanagara
π― Exam Relevance β This chapter appears in:
UPSC Prelims (2β3 Qs/year)APPSC Group 1 & 2TGPSC Group 1 & 2SSC CGL / CHSLState PSC Exams
π Chapter Sub-Topics β Click to Read
Topic 01
Vijayanagara Empire β Rise & Rulers
Harihara and Bukka, Sangama dynasty, Saluva, Tuluva dynasties β political history of Vijayanagara.
Topic 02
Krishnadevaraya β Administration & Achievements
Krishnadevaraya’s military campaigns, Ashtadiggajas, Amuktamalyada, administration, Telugu literature.
Topic 03
Vijayanagara Society, Economy & Trade
Social structure, trade with Arabs and Portuguese, Hampi’s prosperity, Domingo Paes and Nuniz accounts.
Topic 04
Vijayanagara Art & Architecture
Hampi monuments, Vittala temple, Hazara Rama temple, Virupaksha temple, Dravidian architecture.
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Bahmani Kingdom & Deccan Sultanates
Bahmani Kingdom (1347β1527), five Deccan Sultanates β Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmadnagar, Bidar, Berar.
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Battle of Talikota & Revision
Battle of Talikota (1565), decline of Vijayanagara, complete chapter revision checklist.
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