Monday, December 5, 2016

Krishnadeva Rai: The Ruler

Krishnadeva Rai was a ruler of Vijayanagar Empire from 1509 AD to 1529 AD.

As patron of Art & Culture:-

He built some magnificent temples in Vijayanagara City. 

He was a patron of Telugu literature and himself composed the poetic work "Amuktamalyada" on the life of Andal, the tamil Bhakti poetess.

His court was adorned with eight poets known popularly as "Ashtadiggajas"
  • They are Allasani Peddana, Mukku Thimmana, Dhurjati, Ramaraja Bhushana, Tenali Ramakrishna, Pingali Surana, Ayyalraju Ramabadhruda and Madaygiri Mallana.
We know much about Vijayanagara Empire from inscriptions, books and buildings of that period. We get insights into daily life, the administration and social organization of the kingdom.  

Of particular value are the detailed accounts left by travelers from several countries- Nicolo Conti from Italy who visited Vijayanagara in 1420 AD, Abdul Razzak the persian trader who visited in 1443 AD and the Portuguese travellers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign.

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