Ramjee Chandran introduces the extraordinary reign of Krishnadevaraya, the Vijayanagara emperor who ascended the throne in 1509. This episode delves into the legends surrounding his rise, including the dramatic tale of the goat's eyes, and examines his pragmatic approach to kingship. More broadly, it places Krishnadevaraya's era within the context of monumental global shifts of the 16th century: the Protestant Reformation in Europe, the arrival of the Portuguese in India and their naval dominance, and the impending rise of the Mughal Empire. Discover how these distant events subtly influenced the Deccan and set the stage for Krishnadevaraya's transformative rule and the eventual founding of Bangalore.

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