The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c12.26

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When the Hoysala Empire became extinct, as a result of this continuous fighting with the Muhammadans, five princes feudatory to that family retired northwards. They wished to oppose any Muslim invasion coming from the Deccan, in order to isolate the Muhammadans of Madura. Thus "through the influence of Vidyaranya, the Kingdom of Anaikhondi (Vijayanagara) was established"². Prince Bukka, by the foundation of Vijayanagara, became "an elevator of the Hoysala Empire"³. This glorious event may be placed about 1340. The Vijayanagara Empire had inherited from the Hoysala Emperors the war traditions against the Madura Muhammadans, and faithfully carried them on.