Which medieval South Indian kingdom was founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336 on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra River with its capital subsequently established at Hampi?

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Vijayanagara Empire was established in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka Raya under the spiritual guidance of sage Vidyaranya with its capital city at Vijayanagara near modern Hampi. The Bahmani Sultanate was founded in the Deccan by Ala-ud-din Bahman Shah following a revolt against Muhammad bin Tughlaq. The Hoysala Empire ruled parts of Karnataka with its capital at Dwarasamudra before its conquest by Delhi Sultanate generals. The Kakatiyas ruled from Warangal.