Birthdate: February 16, 1471
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hampi, Karnataka, India
Died: 1529 AD
Krishnadevaraya was a revered emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529. He was the third monarch of the Tuluva dynasty and is celebrated as one of the greatest rulers in Indian history. Krishnadevaraya led the empire to its peak, governing the largest territory in India post the decline of the Islamic Delhi Sultanate. He was known for his successful expansion and consolidation efforts, which included acquiring lands between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers, subjugating rulers of Odisha, and defeating the sultans of Bijapur. Krishnadevaraya was lauded as an iconic and powerful Hindu ruler, earning titles such as Andhra Bhoja and Gaubrahmana Pratipalaka. His adept administration, military skills, and strategic acumen were widely admired, with his ability to adjust battle strategies to secure victories being particularly notable. He benefited from the wise counsel of his prime minister Timmarusu and the clever advice of Tenali Ramakrishna, a witty individual who served in his court.
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