Shri Krishna Deva Raya, Śrī Kṛṣṇa Deva Rāya: 1 definition

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Shri Krishna Deva Raya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Śrī Kṛṣṇa Deva Rāya can be transliterated into English as Sri Krsna Deva Raya or Shri Krishna Deva Raya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

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Śrī Kṛṣṇa Deva Rāya was an Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529 CE. He is the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. Presiding over the empire at its zenith, he is regarded as an icon by many Indians. Emperor Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Andhra Bhoja, Mooru Rayara Ganda (lit, "King of three Kings") and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana (lit, "Lord of the Kannada empire"). He became the most powerful ruler of the southern peninsular of India by defeating the Sultans of Bijapur, Golconda and the Raja of Odisha.

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