Their capitals were Amaravati and Bezwada before they settled on Vizianagaram. Oral traditions, inscriptions, monuments and other records helped historians to reconstruct the history of Vijayanagara Empire. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur also called Velapura, an early Hoysala Empire capital. The most expensive import to South India were Arabian horse shipments, this trade being monopolised by Arabs and local Brahmin merchants. The Portuguese visitors to the empire were Domingo Paes (1522), Ferno Nunes (1537),[144] Duarte Barbosa (1516) and Barradas (1616), and Athanasius Nikitin (1470) came from Russia. Buildings that survive convey ideas about the materials and techniques, the builders or patrons and cultural context of Vijayanagara empire. Kannada was used to state terms of the grants, including information on the land, its boundaries, the participation of local authorities, rights and obligations of the grantee, taxes and dues, and witnesses. In the early 1980s detailed survey, using a variety of recording techniques was done by the Archaeological Survey of India which led to the recovery of traces of roads, paths, bazaars, etc. The Sultanate cavalry rode fast moving Persian horses and used spears that were fifteen to sixteen feet long giving them a greater reach, and their archers used metal cross bows which enabled them to reach longer distance targets. From about 300 to 440, after the fall of the Ikshvakus, the Salankayanas ruled part of the east coast from Vengi. His Prabhulinga Leele, later translated into Telugu and Tamil, was a eulogy of Saint Allama Prabhu (the saint was considered an incarnation of Lord Ganapathi while Parvati took the form of a princess of Banavasi). Hakka (Harihara) and Bukka, treasury officers at the court of Prataparudra, were inspired by the Musunuri Nayaks to organise Hindu opposition to Muslim invaders. Paleolithic hand axes and cleavers in the shape of pebbles made with quartz and quartzite which have been found in places such as Lingadahalli in Chikkamagaluru district and Hunasagi in Yadgir district, and a wooden spike at Kibbanahalli in Tumkur district are examples of old Stone Age implements. During the rule of Krishnadeva Raya, Vijayanagara flourished under the conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity. Virarajendra married his daughter to Vikramaditya VI and forged an alliance with him, halting the long feud between the two empires. [22] According to K. A. Nilakanta Sastri and M. Venkataramayya's citations about Telugu inscriptions, this is the earliest known Telugu inscription available till now. The rulers of Vijayanagara established Vitthala temple. The Northern Circars became part of the British Madras Presidency. In the Mahabharata the infantry of Satyaki was composed by a tribe called Andhras, known for their long hair, tall Majumdar, R. C. (1977), Ancient India, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, p320, New Delhi, The province of Tardavadi, lying in the very heart of the Rashtrakuta empire, was given to Tailapa II as a, Unlike the Badami Chalukyas, the Kalyani Chalukyas did not claim to be, Later legends and tradition hailed Tailapa as an incarnation of the God, According to a 973 inscription, Tailapa II helped by Kadambas of, A minor capital of Jayasimha II (Cousens 1926, p10, p105), Jayasimha's choice was Vijayaditya VII while the Cholas sought to place, Quote:"Beautified it so that it surpassed all the other cities of the earth" (Cousens 1926, p10), Someshvara I supported the cause of Shaktivarman II, son of Vijayaditya II while the Cholas preferred Rajendra, son of the previous king Rajaraja Narendra (Kamath 2001, p103), Eulogising Vikramaditya VI, Kashmiri poet Bilhana wrote in his, Vikramaditya's rule is mentioned as an era (, Vijnyaneshavara, his court scholar in Sanskrit, wrote of him as a king like none other (Kamath 2001, p106), Bilhana called the reign "Rama Rajya" in his writing that consisted of 18 cantos. Rani Rudrama Devi (died 1289 or 1295), who defended the Kakatiya kingdom against the Cholas and the Seuna Yadavas, is one of the few queens in Indian history. [142] Despite the popularity of Telugu language as a literary medium, the majority of the epigraphs in the language were inscribed in the limited period from 1500 to 1649. [179] The "Great Platform" (Mahanavami Dibba) has relief carvings in which the figures seem to have the facial features of central Asian Turks who were known to have been employed as royal attendants.[180]. The later Saluva and Tuluva kings were Vaishnava (followers of Vishnu) by faith, but also worshipped Venkateshwara (Vishnu) at Tirupati as well as Virupaksha (Shiva) at Hampi. The Vijayanagara Empire was the most dignified and glorious empire of South India. [138], Most Vijayanagara empire inscriptions recovered so far are in Kannada, Telugu and Tamil, and a few in Sanskrit. In the medieval and early modern periods, the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate became the major powers in Karnataka. [107], Well-to-do men wore the Petha or Kulavi, a tall turban made of silk and decorated with gold. The concentration of structures like pavilions, stables and towers suggests they were for use by royalty. The elaboration of ceremonial observances produced a corresponding elaboration in the temple system, says art critic Percy Brown, The attached colonnettes and sculptured animals are a significant artistic innovation of the reign of king. Kollipakei-7000, a province of Vengi was under his control for long after this. [8], Scholarly hypothesis postulates contacts between the Indus Valley (3300 BCE - 1300 BCE) cities of Harappa and Lothal, citing the discovery of gold found in the Harappan sites that was imported from mines in Karnataka. His governor Saluva Narasimha reduced the loss of territory by holding almost all of coastal Andhra Pradesh south of the Krishna river, Chittoor, the two Arcots and Kolar. The edicts of the Aihole Svamis mention trade ties with foreign kingdoms such as Chera, Pandya, Maleya (Malaysia), Magadh, Kaushal, Saurashtra, Kurumba, Kambhoja (Cambodia), Lata (Gujarat), Parasa (Persia) and Nepal. In the Puranas, Matsya (Sanskrit for "fish") was the name of a tribe (Meenas) and a state under the Vedic civilisation. (1947), Cultural history of Karnataka: ancient and medieval, Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Dharwad, This page was last edited on 23 October 2022, at 06:32. [53][54] Many important monuments were either completed or commissioned during the time of King Krishnadevaraya. The foundation for the city was laid at Uddandarayunipalem on 22 October 2015. [17], In August 1708, Guru Gobind Singh visited Nanded. [45], In 1503, Narasa Nayaka's son Vira Narasimha had prince Immadi Narasimha of the Saluva dynasty assassinated and took over the rule in a coup thus becoming the first of the Tuluva dynasty rulers. Five hundred such excavated Prasasti inscriptions, with their own flag and emblem, the bull, record their pride in their business. The relocation of Brahmin scholars was calculated to be in the interest of the kingdom as they were viewed as persons detached from wealth and power and their knowledge was a useful tool to educate and teach ethical conduct and discipline in local communities. [65], After Aliya Rama Raya's death, Tirumala Deva Raya started the Aravidu dynasty, founded a new capital of Penukonda to replace the destroyed Hampi, and attempted to reconstitute the remains of Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi was discovered by Colin Mackenzie, the first Surveyor General of India in 1815. The Nizam later rebelled against the English. In the Mahabharata Rukmi ruled the Vidarbha Kingdom, which included the Deccan Plateau, the foothills of the Vindhya Range, present-day Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka and a little-known (now submerged) archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. Ramanujacharya, the head of the Vaishnava monastery in Srirangam, traveled to the Hoysala territory and preached the way of devotion (bhakti marga). After the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, the area was ruled by the Nawabs. According to this practice money could not be paid or received during marriage and those who did were liable for punishment. Some of these are gaming boards similar to the ones in use today and others are yet to be identified. [1], Vijayanagara architecture can be broadly classified into religious, courtly and civic architecture, as can the associated sculptures and paintings. The state was renamed Karnataka in 1973. [68][69] Ranjit Singh also donated large amounts of gold for the plating of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple's dome. The social role of women largely depended on their economic status and level of education in this relatively liberal period. Vijayanagar monuments were built across South India, and in Lepakshi, Tirupati and Sri Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh. The second, the southern Kalachuri, ruled part of Karnataka. The zamindari system was dismantled after independence. The Bahmani and Bijapur rulers encouraged Urdu and Persian literature and Indo Islamic architecture, the Gol Gumbaz being one of the high points of this contribution. The formal start of the Sikh Empire began with the unification of the Misls by 1801, creating a unified political state. [137], Stone inscriptions were the most common form of documents used on temple walls, boundary of properties and open places for public display. [19] A few years later, Tailapa II re-established Chalukya rule and defeated the Rashtrakutas during the reign of Karka II by timing his rebellion to coincide with the confusion caused in the Rashtrakuta capital of Manyakheta by the invading Paramaras of Central India in 973. Often members of related crafts formed inter-caste communities. Under Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire (13361646) the Telugus became independent, then the Qutb Shahi dynasty ruled the Bahmani Sultanate there from the early 16th to the end of the 17th centuries, and was tolerant of Telugu culture. [113][114] His works in poetry, prosody, grammar and vocabulary are standard authorities and their importance to the study of Kannada language is well acknowledged. [17][18] The Vijayanagara Kingdom was founded in 1336CE as a successor to the hitherto prosperous Hindu kingdoms of the Hoysalas, the Kakatiyas, and the Yadavas with the breakaway Kampili Kingdom adding a new dimension to the resistance to the Muslim invasion of South India. Andhra (Telugu: ) was a kingdom mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.It was a southern kingdom, currently identified as Indian state of Andhra Pradesh where it got its name from.. Andhra communities are also mentioned in the Vayu and Matsya Purana. The Andhra Pradesh Legislature remained in Hyderabad until March 2017, when it relocated to newly constructed interim legislative buildings in Velagapudi. in Kamath 2001, p110), Coins of Western Chalukyas with Kannada legends have been found (Kamath 2001, p12), A 16th-century Buddhist work by Lama Taranatha speaks disparagingly of Shankaracharya as close parallels in some beliefs of Shankaracharya with Buddhist philosophy was not viewed favourably by Buddhist writers (Thapar, 2003, pp 349350, p397), An inscription dated 1095 CE of Vikramaditya VI mentions grants to a, It is said five earlier saints Renuka, Daruka, Ekorama, Panditharadhya and Vishwaradhya were the original founders of Virashaivism (Kamath 2001, p152), However it is argued that these saints were from the same period as Basavanna (Sastri 1955, p393), He criticised Adi Shankara as a "Buddhist in disguise" (Kamath 2001, p151), She was not only a pioneer in the era of Women's emancipation but also an example of a transcendental world-view (Thapar 2003, p392), This is in stark contrast to the literature of the time (like Vikramankadeva Charita of Bilhana) that portrayed women as retiring, overly romantic and unconcerned with affairs of the state (Thapar 2003, p392), The Belathur inscription of 1057 describes the end of a widow called Dekabbe who committed Sati despite the requests of her parents not to while some widows such as Chalukya queen, The intellectual qualifications of the Brahmins made them apt to serve as ministers and advisers of Kings(, Orchestras were popularised by the Kalamukhas, a cult who worshipped Lord Shiva (Kamath 2001, p115), A composition written in a mixed prose-verse style is called Champu (Narasimhacharya 1988, p12), Vachanas are disconnected paragraphs ending with a name attributed to lord. [154][155], Most Sanskrit works were commentaries either on the Vedas or on the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics, written by well known figures such as Sayanacharya (who wrote a treatise on the Vedas called Vedartha Prakasha whose English translation by Max Muller appeared in 1856), and Vidyaranya that extolled the superiority of the Advaita philosophy over other rival Hindu philosophies. [16], Guru Gobind Singh assumed the guruship in 1675 and to avoid battles with Sivalik Hill rajas moved the guruship to Paunta. [120] Endowments were made to temples in the form of land, cash, produce, jewellery and constructions. Others believe that a tactical withdrawal was the best policy. Popular temple destinations charged visitor fees called Perayam or Kanike. [120] While the book does not give any of dealt topics particular hierarchy of importance, it serves as a landmark in understanding the state of knowledge in those subjects at that time. [132], Islamic contact with South India began as early as the seventh century, a result of trade between the Southern kingdoms and Arab lands. [84], The economy of the empire was largely dependent on agriculture. On 30 July 2013, the Congress Working Committee unanimously approved a resolution recommending the formation of a Telangana state. The following modern-day political divisions made up the historical Sikh Empire: Jamrud District (Khyber Agency, Pakistan) was the westernmost limit of the Sikh Empire. [91] King Vishnuvardhana built many temples after his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism.[92]. The Andhra Ikshvakus (Sanskrit: ) established a kingdom along the Krishna River in the second half of the second century CE. In the early 14th century, the Vijayanagara Empire with its capital at Hosapattana (later to be called Vijayanagara) rose to successfully challenge the Muslim invasions into the South. As per the historical records exist from the inscriptions available in historical ruins of the empire, it was called Karnataka Samrajya (translated in English to Karnataka Empire). [123] Some important literary works of the time related to music and musical instruments were Sangita Chudamani, Sangita Samayasara and Sangita Ratnakara. The term Andhra was first mentioned as the name of a tribe in the Aitareya Brahamana, datable to 800 B.C. 1815 Col Mackenizie appointed as 1st Surveyor General of India. [46], In the early 14th century, the Vijayanagara Empire with its capital at Hosapattana (later to be called Vijayanagara) rose to successfully challenge the Muslim invasions into the South. After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the empire was weakened by internal divisions and political mismanagement. 27 June 1839 5 November 1840: Reign of Maharaja, 18 January 1841 15 September 1843: Reign of Maharaja Sher Singh, 15 September 1843 31 March 1849: Reign of Maharaja, "Empire" as a description of foreign policy, This page was last edited on 29 October 2022, at 09:03. After the reign of Jassa Singh Ramgarhia, the Sikh Misls became divided and fought each other. In 1118, Kulottunga Chola was defeated by Vikramaditya VI of the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty. The monuments in and around Hampi, in the Vijayanagara principality, are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Powerful South Indian merchant guilds included the Manigramam, the Nagarattar and the Anjuvannam. The fall of the Rashtrakuta empire to the Western Chalukyas in the 10th century, coinciding with the defeat of the Western Ganga Dynasty by the Cholas in Gangavadi, was a setback to Jainism. The impact of these religious developments on the culture, literature, and architecture in South India was profound. The Gajapati king removed the Vijayanagara control over the Tamil country by occupying the Reddi kingdoms of Rajahmundry, Kondaveedu, Kanchipuram, and Tiruchirapalli. Thirty building complexes were identified as palaces. Later, they began destroying public property. Despite many attempts by nobles and members of the royal family to overthrow him, Narasa Nayaka retained control as a regent king till 1503. Their artillery was manned by expert Turkish gunmen while the Vijayanagara army depended on European mercenaries using outdated artillery. Finally, by 1849 the state was dissolved after the defeat in the Second Anglo-Sikh War. In the Vijayanagara Empire, four dynasties ruled the whole of South India for 310 years. British General Sir James Hope Grant recorded: "Truly the night was one of gloom and forbidding and perhaps never in the annals of warfare has a British Army on such a large scale been nearer to a defeat which would have involved annihilation. [98], According to Chopra et al., in addition to their monopoly over priestly duties, Brahmins occupied high positions in political and administrative fields. Alexander Greenlaw took the first detailed photography of Hampi in 1856, which proved quite useful for the scholar. In 529, Madhava Varma (a descendant of the dynasty) and four allied clans achieved independence by defeating the Salankayanas in coastal Andhra. Its Capital was Hampi. The philosophy of Madhvacharya was spread by eminent disciples such as Naraharitirtha, Jayatirtha, Sripadaraya, Vyasatirtha, Vadirajatirtha and others. When bilingual inscriptions were written, the section stating the title, genealogy, origin myths of the king and benedictions were generally done in Sanskrit. [121], The Bhakti (devotional) movement was active during this time, and involved well known Haridasas (devotee saints) of that time. [53], The Fakir brothers were trusted personal advisors and assistants as well as close friends to Ranjit Singh,[54] particularly Fakir Azizuddin, who would serve in the positions of foreign minister of the empire and translator for the maharaja, and played important roles in such important events as the negotiations with the British, during which he convinced Ranjit Singh to maintain diplomatic ties with the British and not to go to war with them in 1808, as British troops were moved along the Sutlej in pursuance of the British policy of confining Ranjit Singh to the north of the river, and setting the Sutlej as the dividing boundary between the Sikh and British empires;[55] negotiating with Dost Muhammad Khan during his unsuccessful attempt to retake Peshawar,[55] and ensuring the succession of the throne during the Maharaja's last days in addition to caretaking after a stroke, as well as occasional military assignments throughout his career. Artisans used the locally available hard granite because of its durability since the kingdom was under constant threat of invasion. During his tenure, the empire touched its glory. Carvings of hippogryphs clearly show the adroitness of the artists who created them.[9]. They popularised the use of decorative Kirtimukha (demon faces) in their sculptures. This was caused by the overall decline of the Mughal empire[23] that left a power vacuum in the region that was eventually filled by the Sikhs of the Dal Khalsa, meaning "Khalsa army" or "Khalsa party". [12] Megalithic structures and burial grounds were discovered in 1862 in the regions of Kodagu and Moorey Betta hills, while Neolithic sites were discovered in north Karnataka. Vijayanagara architecture of the period (13361565 CE) was a notable building style evolved by the Vijayanagar empire that ruled most of South India from their capital at Vijayanagara on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in present-day Karnataka. The Satavahanas (Sdavhana or Stavhana, IAST: Stavhana), also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. Belgium controlled several territories and concessions during the colonial era, principally the Belgian Congo (modern DRC) from 1908 to 1960 and Ruanda-Urundi (modern Rwanda and Burundi) from 1922 to 1962.It also had small concessions in Guatemala (18431854) and in China (19021931) and was a co-administrator of the Tangier International Zone in Morocco. While the empire is well known for its monuments in the regal capital Vijayanagara (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), it also built temples in other regions of Karnataka including the coastal region (called Karavali) where the Vijayanagara idiom mingled with local styles. Vijayanagara Empire (13361646) Bengal Sultanate (13521576) Garhwal Kingdom (13581803) Mysore Kingdom (13991947) was located in the country of the Prasii, which further confirms that Pataliputra was the Nanda capital. After Indian independence, the Wodeyar Maharaja acceded to India. The Satavahanas (Sdavhana or Stavhana, IAST: Stavhana), also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. The Andhra Congress committee disapproved of Sriramulu's hunger strike, but his action became widely known. Inscriptions record that the number of subjects taught varied from four to eighteen. The decline of Buddhism in South India had begun in the 8th century with the spread of Adi Shankara's Advaita philosophy. Calicut was one of the most important trading ports on the southwest coast of India. The Western Chalukya Empire ruled most of the western Deccan, South India, between the 10th and 12th centuries. [56] When Sadashiva Raya was old enough to assert his independent claim over the throne, Aliya Rama Raya made him a virtual prisoner and became the de facto ruler. Answer: Colonel Colin MacKenzie founded the ruins of Hampi. They served the dual purpose of representing the people before the rulers as well as functioning as state appointees for tax collection and the raising of militias. He adopted the title of Qutb Shah and his dynasty became known as the Qutb Shahi dynasty. The city is located on the banks of the Krishna River in Guntur District. The Nizam later ceded five territories (Datta Mandallu) to the British, which became Rayalaseema. New Light on Hampi, Recent research in Vijayanagara, edited by John M. Fritz and George Michell, pp 10. Such wars for tribute payment by Vijayanagara were repeated in the 15th century. Shrines of Virupaksha and Pampadevi were very significant sacred centre. [82] The fighting continued throughout the night. Each of these component armies controlled different areas and cities. By the time of Jagadhekamalla II, the Chalukyas had lost control of Vengi and his successor, Tailapa III, was defeated by the Kakatiya king Prola in 1149. Chandragiri (1592 1604). Tailapa II himself was in charge of Tardavadi province during the Rashtrakuta rule. Travelling both land and sea routes, these merchants traded mostly in precious stones, spices and perfumes, and other specialty items such as camphor. 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The Second Empire of Haiti, officially known as the Empire of Haiti (French: Empire d'Hati, Haitian Creole: Anpi Ayiti), was a state which existed from 1849 to 1859.It was established by the then-President, former Lieutenant General and Supreme Commander of the Presidential Guards under President Rich, Faustin Soulouque, who, inspired by Napoleon, declared himself Emperor Foreign currency was in circulation. Dhian Singh, the prime minister, was a Dogra, whose brothers Gulab Singh and Suchet Singh served in the high-ranking administrative and military posts, respectively. The Sikh Empire was a state originating in the Indian subcontinent, formed under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who established an empire based in the Punjab. The ruler of Vijayanagara also had made vast fortification. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to Tuluva dynasty, whose rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation of Vijayanagara. [31], After the death of Pratapa Rudra II and the subsequent fall of the Kakatiya Empire, Prolaya Vema Reddi joined a confederacy of nobles headed by Musunuri Prolaya Nayaka to expel the Delhi Sultanate from Telugu areas. Answer: Colonel Colin MacKenzie founded the ruins of Hampi. List of Vijayanagara era temples in Karnataka, Architecture of Indian Subcontinent, Takeyo Kameya. [88] Exports to China intensified and included cotton, spices, jewels, semi-precious stones, ivory, rhino horn, ebony, amber, coral, and aromatic products such as perfumes. Continuing research using other sources that available architectural examples might provide some further clues about Vijayanagara. The temple was built over three A few Anandagotras families have been discovered in the Anantapur district and Kadiri taluk. All the Misl leaders, who were affiliated with the army, were the nobility with usually long and prestigious family backgrounds in Sikh history.[1]. [88][89] The Saluva, Tuluva and Aravidu dynasties of the Vijayanagar empire were followers of Vaishnavism and a Vaishnava temple with an image of Ramanujacharya exists today in the Vitthalapura area of Vijayanagara. Password requirements: 6 to 30 characters long; ASCII characters only (characters found on a standard US keyboard); must contain at least 4 different symbols; The empire existed from 1799, when Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore, to 1849, when it was defeated and conquered in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.It was forged on the foundations of the Khalsa from a According to Talbot, caste was more importantly determined by occupation or the professional community people belonged to, although the family lineage (Gotra) and the broad distinction described in sacred Hindu texts were also factors. Background. The court language used by the Satavahanas was Prakrit, and their kings observed the Vedic religion. Vijayanagara architecture of the period (13361565 CE) was a notable building style evolved by the Vijayanagar empire that ruled most of South India from their capital at Vijayanagara on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in present-day Karnataka. Bhandarkar argues that even the viceroys (, Dr. Suryanath Kamath, Prof. K.A.N. The Russian Empire, also known as Imperial Russia, was the final period of the Russian monarchy from 1721 to 1917, ruling across large parts of Eurasia.It succeeded the Tsardom of Russia following the Treaty of Nystad, which ended the Great Northern War.The rise of the Russian Empire coincided with the decline of neighbouring rival powers: the Swedish Empire, the Akka Mahadevi, Allama Prabhu, and a host of Basavanna's followers, including Chenna Basava, Prabhudeva, Siddharama, and Kondaguli Kesiraja wrote hundreds of poems called Vachanas in praise of Lord Shiva. [128][129] Apart from temples, the dynasty's architecture is well known for the ornate stepped wells (Pushkarni) which served as ritual bathing places, a few of which are well preserved in Lakkundi. 1042. [32][33][34] Despite many conflicts with the Cholas in the south, Someshvara I had managed to maintain control over the northern territories in Konkan, Gujarat, Malwa and Kalinga during his rule. The kings of this dynasty encouraged the fine arts due to which literature in Kannada and Sanskrit flourished. During the eighth century, the Pallavas were succeeded by the Chola dynasty. 1 June 1813: Ranjit Singh is given the Kohinoor Diamond. The Russian Empire, also known as Imperial Russia, was the final period of the Russian monarchy from 1721 to 1917, ruling across large parts of Eurasia.It succeeded the Tsardom of Russia following the Treaty of Nystad, which ended the Great Northern War.The rise of the Russian Empire coincided with the decline of neighbouring rival powers: the Swedish Empire, the The empire existed from 1799, when Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore, to 1849, when it was defeated and conquered in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.It was forged on the foundations of the Khalsa from a [63] The old mohalladari[definition needed] system was reintroduced with each mahallah, or neighborhood subdivision, placed under the charge of one of its members. [30] In 1351, Muhammad bin Tughluq died. Identification of castes and sub-castes was made based on temple affiliations, lineage, family units, royal retinues, warrior clans, occupational groups, agricultural and trade groups, devotional networks, and even priestly cabals. [29], In 1345 Muslim nobles rebelled against Muhammad bin Tughluq in Devagiri, resulting in the foundation of the Bahmani Sultanate by Hasan Gangu. [50] Due to public demand, the commission recommended abolishing Hyderabad State and merging its Marathi-speaking region into Bombay State and its Kannada-speaking region into Mysore State. The Kkatiyas of Warangal. The appointment of key posts in public offices was based on merit and loyalty, regardless of the social group or religion of the appointees, both in and around the court, and in higher as well as lower posts. Vijayanagara Empire was founded by the two brothers, Harihara and Bukka in 14th century. 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