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Vijayanagara Empire

1336 – 1646 CE · about 310 years

The Vijayanagara Empire dominated southern India from its magnificent capital at Hampi. After its defeat by the Deccan sultanates at Talikota in 1565 the capital was destroyed and the empire declined.

Key facts

Dates	1336 – 1646 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Vijayanagara (Hampi), Penukonda, Chandragiri
Founder	Harihara I and Bukka Raya I
Religion(s)	Hinduism

Before & after

Preceded by

Delhi Sultanate Pandya dynasty Hoysala Kingdom Kakatiya dynasty Madurai (Ma'bar) Sultanate

Followed by

Golconda Sultanate Bijapur Sultanate Kingdom of Mysore

Sources

Wikipedia – Vijayanagara Empire

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.