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Bukka Raya I

Type Figure Region South India Time c. 1330–1377 Also known as Bukka Raya I、Bukkaraya、布卡一世、Bukka I

Bukka Raya I (c. 1330–1377), a founder of the South Indian Vijayanagara Empire and Sangama dynasty ruler, who co-founded the state with Harihara I in…

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  1. 1336–1356Vijayanagara (Hampi) · KarnatakaBukka and his brother Harihara I established the Vijayanagara kingdom in the Hampi area, initially called 'Vidyanagara' in honor of their guru Madhvacharya (Vidyaranya). The brothers divided military and civil affairs; Bukka focused on internal administration and religion, rallying South Indian Hindu states against the Delhi Sultanate's southern invasions.
  2. 1356–1377Vijayanagara · Vijayanagara EmpireAfter Harihara I's death Bukka succeeded, continuing to expand territory and consolidate control over the Karnataka plateau. During his reign the empire coordinated with Telugu nayaka powers to resist Tughlaq southern campaigns, leaving a solid foundation for his successor Harihara II.

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