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Who were the main rulers of Sangam Dynasty ? |
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Answer» The dynasty founded by Harihar and Bukka was named Sangam dynasty. The main rulers of Sangam dynasty were: 1. Harihara I – Harihara I was the first ruler of Sangam dynasty. He ruled from 1336 CE to 1356 CE. He shifted his capital from Anagonadi to a new city, Vijaynagar. 2. Bukka I – He was the brother of Harihara I. He ruled from 1356 CE to 1377 CE. He assumed the title of Vedmarg Pratishthapak’. 3. Harihara II – He was the son of Bukka. He ruled from 1379 CE to 1406 CE. He assumed the titles of Maharajadhiraja’ and ‘Rajaparmeshwara’. 4. Devarai I – He ruled from 1406 CE to 1422 CE. He arranged irrigation facilities by constructing dam on Tungabhadra river and taking out canals from it. 5. Devarai II – He was among the greatest rulers of this dynasty. He ruled from 1426 CE to 1446 CE. He was also called ‘Emadidevarai. 6. Veerupaksha II – He ruled from 1465 CE to 1485 CE. In his reign, the Vijayanagar empire came to the brink of disintegration. After his death Saluv Narsingh ascended Vijaynagar’s throne. |
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