Virupaksha Raya
Indian emperor
About Virupaksha Raya
Lived 1404 – 1405 (aged 0–1).
Virupaksha Raya was briefly the emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1404 to 1405. With the death of Harihara II in 1404, the throne for the Vijayanagara Empire was disputed amongst his sons: Deva Raya I, Bukka Raya II, and Virupaksha Raya. Virupaksha Raya would only rule for a few months before being murdered by his brothers and being succeeded by his brother Bukka Raya II. Bukka Raya II ruled for two years before he was overthrown by his brother Deva Raya I.
Virupaksha's very brief reign was not marked by any significant events or changes. Still noted by the traveller that Virupaksha Raya lost a lot of the kingdom's land such as Goa, Chaul, and Dabhol to the Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Virupaksha Raya?
Indian emperor
When was Virupaksha Raya born?
Virupaksha Raya was born in 1404.
When did Virupaksha Raya die?
Virupaksha Raya died in 1405.
What nationality was Virupaksha Raya?
Virupaksha Raya's recorded nationality: Vijayanagara Empire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Virupaksha Raya. https://biography.guide/virupaksha-raya/
MLA: "Virupaksha Raya." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/virupaksha-raya/.
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