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The '''[[Vijayanagara Empire]]''' was a [[South India]]n empire based in the [[Deccan]]. Established in 1336 by [[Harihara I]] and his brother [[Bukka Raya I]], it lasted until 1646 although its power declined after a major military defeat in 1565 by the [[Deccan sultanates]]. The empire is named after its capital city of [[Vijayanagara]], whose impressive ruins surround modern [[Hampi]], now a [[World Heritage Site]] in modern [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. The writings of medieval European travelers such as [[Domingo Paes]], [[Fernao Nuniz]] and [[Niccolò Da Conti]] and the literature in local vernaculars provide crucial information about its history. Archaeological excavations at Vijayanagara have revealed the empire's power and wealth.<br />
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The empire's legacy includes many monuments spread over South India, the best known being the group at [[Hampi]]. The previous temple building traditions in South India came together in the [[Vijayanagara Architecture]] style. The mingling of all faiths and vernaculars inspired architectural innovation of [[Hindu]] temple construction, first in the Deccan and later in the [[Indian architecture#Hindu architecture|Dravidian]] idioms using the local [[granite]]. Secular royal structures show the influence of the [[Sultanate of Delhi|Northern Deccan Sultanate]] architecture. Efficient administration and vigorous overseas trade brought new technologies like water management systems for irrigation. The empire's patronage enabled fine arts and literature to reach new heights in the languages of [[Kannada]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Sanskrit]], while [[Carnatic music]] evolved into its current form. The Vijayanagara Empire created an epoch in South Indian history that transcended regionalism by promoting [[Hinduism]] as a unifying factor. ([[Vijayanagara Empire|'''more...''']])</div>WikiDwarf