The foundation series would be incomplete without us exploring in depth the Vidyaranya-Sringeri connection with Sangamas and Vijayanagara.

Fate of Vijayanagara was sealed by a wandering Sadhu's call for alms.

Both the Bahamani and Vijayanagara rose almost at the same time, from the same conflicts with the same enemy, The Tuglaqhs.

Loss of Tughluqs is Bahmani's gain in the Deccan. This episode and the following one explore in depth the reasons for the fall of Tughluqs and rise of Bahmani.

FOUNDATION SPECIAL

We will mainly try to understand how Harihara and Bukka burst onto the scene which was already being dominated by powerful forces like Veera Bhallala of Hoysala and Tughlaq Sultanate in the Deccan and the South.

Experience a little bit suspense, drama and tension before we jump into an epic near hour long full episode that goes super in depth in the birth of a glorious empire and crown jewel of South Indian History.

It's handmade with love for all the fantastic listeners and history buffs out there.

A special shout out to these 4 reviewers:

1. Shiva Kumar Subramanian from India.

2. Chandrika from Bangalore, India.

3. Awesomesita user from USA.

4. PreetiUM user from USA.

We will explore the accounts, legends and evidence surrounding the founders of Vijayanagara, The Sangama Brothers. Harihara I and Bukka I are two enigmatic figures in the story of Vijayanagara's Origins. Without understanding all the narratives surrounding, one can never truly understand the birth of this glorious Hindu Empire and the Rise Of Sangamas.

Bonus Bit included in the first 2 minutes.

The eventual inauguration of the Vijayanagara Empire under the Sangamas is a direct result of the sincere attempts for a Final Redemption by the Last Great Hoyasala. The blood of Veera Bhallala III's sacrifice ran through the veins of the Womb that carried the seeds of the glorious Vijayanagara.