In which circumstances Vijayanagara kingdom was founded? Who were its famous rulers and to which dynasties they belonged?

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Describe the stages by which the Vijayanagara empire was built.

Vijayanagara was founded in 1336 AD. Its founders were two brothers called Harihara and Bukka Raya. They founded a city called Vijayanagara on the banks of river Tungabhadra. Gradually this city was transformed into a large Hindu Kingdom.
Rulers:Some of the famous rulers of Vijayanagara kingdom are given below:

(i)    HariharaI : Harihara I himself founded the Vijayanagara with the help of his brother Bukka Raya. He belonged to Sangama dynasty. He expanded the frontiers of his kingdom from Krishna river till Kaveri river and from Eastern Ghats till Wester^ Ghats.

(ii)    Bukka Raya I : After Harihara I, Bukka Raya became the next king. He also belonged to Sangama dynasty. He beautified the city of Vijayanagara. He also fought wars with Bahmani rulers.

(iii) Harihara II and Devaraya II : These two were last famous rulers of Sangama dynasty. Devaraya appointed Muslims in his army. He greatly increased the prestige of Vijayanagara.

(iv)Krishnadeva Raya : Krishnadeva Raya was the most famous ruler of Taluva dynasty. He ruled from 1509 till 1530 AD. First of all he suppressed the revoltee Nayakas. Then he conquered the region of Raichur Doab. Under his reign, prestige of Vijayanagara spread every where.

(v) Sadashiv Raya : He was the last ruler of Taluva dynasty. During his reign, rulers of Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda and Bidar made an alliance and attacked Vijayanagara. Army of Vijayanagara was defeated in 1565 AD in the battle of Talikota. The victorious army sacked the city of Vijayanagara and conquered its area. In this way Vijayanagara kingdom completely came to an end.