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Who was the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire, which was established on the banks of the Tungabhadra river in 1336?

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

Answer options

  1. Harihara and Bukka
  2. Krishnadeva Raya
  3. Deva Raya I
  4. Sadashiva Raya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Harihara and Bukka

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Harihara and Bukka šŸ“š Explanation: The brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, originally in the service of the Kampili kingdom, founded the Vijayanagara Empire with the guidance of the sage Vidyaranya. They established the Sangama dynasty, the first of four dynasties to rule the empire. The city of Vijayanagara (Hampi) became a global center of trade, art, and Dravidian architecture.