INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Harihara Raya I who ruled the Vijayanagara Empire for the period 1336-1356 belonged to which dynasty?
A
Tuluva Dynasty
B
Saluva Dynasty
C
Sangama Dynasty
D
Aravidu Dynasty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Harihara I, also called Hakka and Vira Harihara I, was the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire, which he ruled from 1336 to 1356 CE. He and his successors formed the Sangama dynasty, the first of four dynasties to rule the empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Four dynasties, namely Sangama (1336-1485), Saluva(1485-1505), Tuluva (1505-1570) and Aravidu (1570-1646) ruled the Vijayanagar kingdom .

Detailed explanation-4: -The first dynasty of the empire of Vijaynagar is known as Sangama because it was named after Sangama, the father of Harihara and Bukka.

Detailed explanation-5: -Devaraya II, also called Prauda Deva Raya, was the greatest king of the Sangama dynasty.

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