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India Post Released A Stamp On Krishna Devaraya Recently
Krishna Deva Raya (Depicted On Indian Stamp) was synonymous with tolerance, liberalism and magnanimity.
He brought about harmony among people of different were allowed to build mosques and churches. This was despite the fact that the kingdom of Vijaynagar was founded as a challenge the Tughlaq Sultanate of Delhi and to save Hindu religion and culture from the aggression of Muslim rulers.
During his period art and culture flourished and the vijayanagara age was rightly called the “Golden age of Telugu literature”. Immense contributions were made to Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil literature during his rule. Krishna Devaraya In his palace,had a separate hall - Bhuvana Vijayam - used for literary gatherings, had 8 poets, known as “Ashta Diggajalu” or the eight pillars.
Krishna Deva Raya, during whose rule the Vijaynagar empire attained great heights was A great statesman and fine strategist, he was also a great lover of music and an adept in playing on the veena. His magnum opus in Telugu, "Amukta Malyada", is considered as a great work in Telugu literature. He was also well-versed in Kannada, Tamil and Sanskrit languages.
During his campaign against Gajapathi, he camped at Simhachalam between 1516 and 1519 and presented a necklace and other ornaments to the presiding deity, Lord Varaha Lakshminrusimha Swamy. Subsequently, he gifted five villages, which were taken from Gajapathi, to the temple.
The First Day Cover Features Hampi And The Erstwhile Vijayanagar Empire and the Stamp Of Krishna Deva Raya
Miniature Sheet Of Krishna Deva Raya With Five Rupee Stamp Of Krishna Devaraya
Stamp With Traffic Light Of Krishna Deva Raya
Aerial View Of Historic Town Hampi In Karnataka Where Krishna Deva Raya Depicted On The Indian Stamp Ruled
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