Vira Narasimha Raya

ModernEmperorIndia1505 — 1509

First Tuluva dynasty ruler of Vijayanagara.

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Quick Facts

Born

1505

Died

1509

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score43.1

Vira Narasimha Raya — Complete Timeline

1505 AD

Founding of the Tuluva DynastyPolitical Action

Vira Narasimha Raya assassinated the Saluva regent Narasimha Raya II and crowned himself emperor, founding the Tuluva dynasty. This marked the beginning of the most powerful and prosperous period in Vijayanagara history.

Dynasty ChangeCoupPolitical

Impact: national

1507 AD

Campaign against the Gajapati KingdomWar◆ Major

Vira Narasimha Raya led a military campaign against the Gajapati kingdom of Odisha, capturing the fort of Udayagiri. This victory expanded Vijayanagara's eastern territories and secured access to the Bay of Bengal coast.

WarExpansionGajapati

Impact: regional

1508 AD

Consolidation of the Raichur DoabWar

Vira Narasimha Raya successfully defended the Raichur Doab from Bahmani Sultanate attacks, securing the fertile region between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers. This victory strengthened Vijayanagara's northern frontier.

WarDefenseTerritory

Impact: regional