Who among the following laid the foundation of the Vijayanagara Empire?
[amp_mcq option1=”Harihara and Bukka” option2=”Krishnadeva Raya” option3=”Rama Raya” option4=”Virupaksha Raya” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2022
The correct answer is A) Harihara and Bukka.
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 CE by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, two brothers from the Sangama dynasty. They served under the Kakatiya rulers of Warangal and later shifted allegiance to the Kampili kingdom before establishing their own kingdom.