Vijayanagara - Sangamas & The Madurai Sultanate

08/07/24 • 78 min

In this episode, Abhijit and Narendra discuss the political history of India before the foundation of Vijayanagara. They explore the rise and fall of the Khilji and Tughlaq dynasties, the power dynamics within the court, and the influence of foreign Muslims in India.

The episode ends with the emergence of the Sangama dynasty and their attempts to challenge the Madurai Sultanate.

The conversation delves into the foundation of Vijayanagara and the rule of the Sangama dynasty. It explores the role of Saluas in the region and the movement of elite families within Vijayanagara.

The discussion also touches on the fall of the Sangamas and the challenges faced by the empire. The importance of Hampi as a sacred city and the influence of Vidyaranya are highlighted.

The episode ends with the emergence of the Sangama dynasty and their attempts to challenge the Madurai Sultanate.

The conversation delves into the foundation of Vijayanagara and the rule of the Sangama dynasty. It explores the role of Saluas in the region and the movement of elite families within Vijayanagara.

The discussion also touches on the fall of the Sangamas and the challenges faced by the empire. The importance of Hampi as a sacred city and the influence of Vidyaranya are highlighted.

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Vijayanagara - The Legacy & Origins with Abhijeeth Hiliyana

In this episode, Narendra Vikram and Abhijeeth Hiliyana discuss the legacy of Vijayanagara. They explore what Vijayanagara means to them personally and its impact on preserving their cultural identity.

The conversation also delves into the invasions of Khiljis and Tuglaqhs into the South and events that lead to the foundation of Vijayanagara.

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It highlights the significant yet underappreciated role of Venkatapati Raya II, the controversial succession decisions made on his deathbed, and the political intrigues that followed.