Sri Krishnadevaraya’s Exact Death Date Discovered Published by GulteDesk February 27, 2021
Vijayanagara Dynasty’s emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya is one of the most prominent kings in Indian History. Now, a landmark discovery made about him as the exact date of his date is now found. The inscription mentioning Devaraya’s death date is found in a temple in Tumakur district in Karnataka.
According to the inscription, Sri Krishnadevaraya passed away on October 17, 1529. The inscription was found on a black stone situated in Gopala Krishna Temple in Honnenahalli village of Tumakur district. The experts from the Directorate of Epigraphy, KR Narasimhan and his associate K Dhanpal have visited the site and are further examining other inscriptions.
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