• Vijaynagar state was founded in 1336 A.D. in the south of river Tungabhadra.
• It was established by Harihara and Bakkaraya, the descendants of Jadav family with the support and guidance of contemporary Brahmin scholar Vidyaranya.
• Within a span of eight years, Vijaynagar extended from Tungabhadra to Kanyakumari.
• Soon Harihara died.
• After his death, Bakkarya and his descendants ruled over Vijaynagar.
• However, the state had lost its power by then.
• It was weakening.

King Krishnadevraya:

• During this moment of crisis, Krishnadevraya acquired the throne of Vijaynagar.
• With King Krishnadevraya ascending the throne, there was a drastic change in the administration and development of the state.
• Krishnadevraya was a majestic ruler.
• He built grand and royal temples and forts in his kingdom.
• He was a lover of art and literature. So there was progress and development in these fields too. -> He also constructed canals in his kingdom with the help of engineer Yomke.
• He also had good relationship with the British.
• Foreign travelers who visited Vijaynagar had high appreciation for its grandeur.
• This glorious state was totally destroyed in the battle of Talikota.