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Accession of Krishnadevaraya (1509)

Type Event Region South Asia Time 1509

In 1509, after Emperor Vira Narasimha Raya died, his brother Krishnadevaraya succeeded him, becoming one of the empire's most famous rulers, defeatin…

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  1. 1509Vijayanagara · KarnatakaEmperor Vira Narasimha Raya died, leaving the empire facing a succession crisis and military pressure from the northern Deccan sultanates; the court needed to quickly determine a new ruler to stabilize the situation.
  2. 1509Vijayanagara · KarnatakaKrishnadevaraya succeeded to the throne with the support of senior ministers including Thimmarasa Raya, becoming the most famous emperor of the Tuluva dynasty, and immediately set about strengthening the military.
  3. 1509–1510Southern border of the Deccan Plateau · Deccan PlateauSoon after his accession, Krishnadevaraya faced the threat of attacks from Bidar and other Deccan sultanates, opening the way for a series of military victories and imperial expansion over the following decade.

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