Deva Raya II

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Deva Raya II was a prominent 15th-century king of the Vijayanagara Empire, known for military successes, administrative reforms, and patronage of art and literature in South India.

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Deva Raya II canonical 6
Deva Raya 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historical figure
king
ruler of Vijayanagara Empire
alsoKnownAs Devaraya II
Praudha Devaraya
linked to: Devaraya II
capitalCity Vijayanagara
linked to: Vijayanagara Empire
century 15th century
countryInModernTerms India
dynasty Sangama dynasty
empire Vijayanagara Empire
engagedIn conflicts with neighboring kingdoms
wars with Bahmani Sultanate
era pre-modern India
expanded territories of Vijayanagara Empire
father Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya
fullName Deva Raya II
governedFrom Hampi (Vijayanagara)
linked to: Hampi
implemented administrative reforms
military reforms
knownFor administrative reforms
military successes
patronage of art
patronage of literature
strengthening Vijayanagara power in South India
languageOfCourt Kannada
Sanskrit
Telugu
patronOf Kannada literature
Sanskrit literature
Telugu literature
poets
scholars
temple construction
predecessor Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya
promoted agriculture
irrigation works
trade
regionRuled South India
reignEnd c. 1446
reignStart c. 1424
religion Hinduism
royalHouse Sangama
strengthened fortifications of Vijayanagara
successor Mallikarjuna Raya
title Maharaja
Raya

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Vijayanagara Empire notableRuler Deva Raya II
Hazara Rama Temple builtBy Deva Raya II
Sangama dynasty notableRuler Deva Raya II
Deva Raya II fullName Deva Raya II
Saluva dynasty hasTitleForRuler Deva Raya
linked to: Deva Raya II