Succession
Krishnadevaraya succeeds Vira Narasimha and begins the reign widely associated with Vijayanagara's political and cultural high point.
Role range: 1509-1529
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Krishnadevaraya Biography and Timeline
Follow Krishnadevaraya through 6 dated historical records for India.
Krishnadevaraya, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1509–1520Years on this page
1509
1513
Capture of Udayagiri
Krishnadevaraya captures the stronghold of Udayagiri during his eastern campaigns against the Gajapati kingdom.
Role range: 1509-1529
1515
Capture of Kondavidu
Krishnadevaraya captures Kondavidu as Vijayanagara advances deeper into territories contested with the Gajapati rulers of Odisha.
Role range: 1509-1529
1517
Eastern Campaign
Krishnadevaraya completes major eastern campaigns that force a settlement with the Gajapati kingdom and strengthen Vijayanagara's northeastern frontier.
Role range: 1509-1529
1520
Battle of Raichur
Krishnadevaraya defeats Bijapur forces and captures the strategically valuable Raichur Doab after a major campaign.
Role range: 1509-1529
Patronage of Telugu Literature
Krishnadevaraya supports a flourishing Telugu literary court and is himself credited with composing the celebrated poem Amuktamalyada.
Role range: 1509-1529
Records, sources and methodology
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