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Krishnadevaraya, ruler of Vijayanagara kingdom between 1509-1529 was one of the greatest statesmen which medieval South India had produced.The Vijaynagar Kingdom rose to its highest peak of glory during the reign of Krishna Deva Raya.
Not only he was an able administrator and a great warrior but he was also a scholar, a poet, a musician and a kind king. He was loved very much by his subjects and he even treated his enemies with honor. He won all the wars he had waged during his rule.
On Jan 27, 2011,500th coronation year of Krishnadevaraya India post issued a stamp and miniature to commemorate this occasion.
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