Medieval History PYQ 35 of 123 · Sultanate Dynasties & Vijayanagara · Vijayanagara Empire

Who was the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire?

ADevaray
BKrishnadevaray
CHarihara- Bukka
DVir Narasimharay
ENone of the above/ More than one of the above

67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022

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Correct answer: (c) Harihara- Bukka

Explanation

The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 AD during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq by two brothers, Harihara and Bukka. The capital of this kingdom was Hampi, situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.