Established in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty, the Vijayanagara Empire was a medieval Hindu empire that ruled much of southern India. The empire, at its zenith, subjugated nearly all of the ruling dynasties in Southern India and pushed the Turco-Persian sultans of the Deccan beyond the Tungabhadra-Krishna River […]
Temples in Andhra Pradesh
12 Best Pilgrimage Sites in Andhra Pradesh
Situated in the southeastern coast of India, Andhra Pradesh is the 4th largest state in India. Andhra Pradesh is known for its pilgrimage sites especially for the famous Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati, the world’s richest temple. Most of the temples were built during the reign of Vijayanagara Empire. The temples are magnificent in architecture […]