Krishnadevaraya

Timeline

1. 1471–1508Vijayanagara Empire · KarnatakaBorn into the Tuluva royal family, he received military and administrative training in the regional viceroyalties and at court, accumulating prestige and experience in statecraft for his eventual succession.
2. 1509–1529Vijayanagara capital · KarnatakaAfter acceding in 1509 he personally led numerous campaigns, defeating coalitions of Deccan sultanates at Raichur, Kondaveedu and elsewhere, and conquering parts of Odisha. The empire reached its zenith under his rule, with a flourishing court culture and outstanding achievements in Telugu literature and temple architecture.