Saluva dynasty
Topic: Vijayanagara and the Deccan · NCERT: Class 12, Ch 3 "An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara"
Meaning
The Saluva dynasty was the second ruling family of Vijayanagara. Its rulers were military commanders who took power from the Sangamas in 1485. They ruled only until 1503, when the Tuluvas replaced them. This short rule shows how army leaders could seize the throne in the Vijayanagara empire.
Example
Vijayanagara's dynasties came in this order: Sangama (1336–1485), Saluva (1485–1503), Tuluva (1503–1542) and Aravidu (from 1542). The Saluvas sit between the founding Sangamas and the Tuluvas, the family of Krishnadeva Raya.
Don't confuse with
- Sangama dynasty: it was the first dynasty, set up by Harihara and Bukka in 1336. The Saluvas came second, and they rose from the army.
Related concepts
- Sangama dynasty
- Deva Raya II
- Tuluva dynasty
- Krishnadeva Raya
- Battle of Raichur
- Ashtadiggajas
- Allasani Peddana
- Tenali Ramakrishna
- Raya
- Rama Raya