Dynasties

Sangama Dynasty : he ruled from 1336 to 1356. During his reign his brothers, who were loyal to him , looked after the various regions, Harihara’s regime was a model one

Saluwa Dynasty

Narasimharaya : by 1447 the kingdom had grown weak owing to the inefficiency of king Virupaxa as well as the invasions of the Bahamani rulers . Saluwa Narasimharaya was a general known for his valour . Narasimha the second : Narasimharaya had two sons, Narasanayaka of Tulu dynasty who was the minister of Narasimharaya had been appointed as their gaurdian .

Tulu Dynasty

Viranarasimharaya : he was the king of Tulu dynasty. His father was a famous cheiftain of saluwas , he had to contend with many rebellions. In 1509 he died accidentally. There was nothing noteworthy in his short rule of four years

He ascended the throne on 8th August 1509, on the eve of krishnashtami. At the time of coronation he was just 25. Though he had marks of small pox he was very handsome. He was hospitable to foreigners. He was embodiment of politeness. He was a just and able ruler

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