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Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Krishnadevaraya
  2. Harihara and Bukka
  3. Rama Raya
  4. Narasimha Saluva

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Harihara and Bukka

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Harihara and Bukka šŸ“š Explanation: The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by two brothers, Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, of the Sangama dynasty. They established their capital at Vijayanagara, located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. The empire served as a powerful bulwark against the Islamic sultanates of the Deccan.