LORD VIRUPAKSHA OF HAMPI

The ruler's commendable religious toleration enabled Jainism and Buddhism flourish along with Vaishnavism to the highest satisfaction of the Acharyas, after reconciliation brought about by the Prime Minister. During the reign of Bukka, its prosperity and glory reached the Far-east countries through the embassy he sent. The boundaries of the empire began swelling in all directions.

It was during Harihara ll, the temple construction programme went on war footing as it were. According to inscriptional evidence more than sixteen temples received lavish endowments besides renovation etc. Though there was constant threat from the Badami kingdom, it expanded enormously. Later Saluva dynasty came to power and ruled for some years, followed by Tuluva dynasty with Krishna Deva Raya on the throne. He was considered as the most distinguished ruler of all times, a gem who patronized brilliant gems in the realms of arts and crafts in such exemplary way that he far surpassed Bhoja of Ujjain. This enlightened emperor strove to make the empire grow in every direction, particularly in the fields of literature and sculpture. 

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