Krishnadeva Raya (reigned 1509-1529) was the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire. He held the title 'Andhra Bhoj' due to his patronage of Telugu literature. His court was adorned by the Ashtadiggajas, a group of eight eminent Telugu poets. He founded the suburban township of Nagalapuram near Vijayanagara in memory of his mother. He achieved significant military victories, including defeating the forces of the Bahmani successor states and capturing their capitals like Gulbarga and Bidar.