# Deva Raya II - Emperor

URL: https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/deva-raya-ii
Reign: 1424 – 1446
Dynasty or school: Vijayanagara Empire
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deva_Raya_II

Greatest Sangama emperor, who reorganised the army with Muslim archers, invaded Sri Lanka and Kerala, and was praised by Persian visitor Abdur Razzaq; patron of Telugu poet Srinatha and Hindu temples.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/vira-vijaya-bukka-raya)
- Next in list: [Jayayakshya Malla](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/jayayakshya-malla)

## Timeline events during this reign or lifetime
- 1431 - [Ayutthaya Takes Angkor](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1431-ayutthaya-takes-angkor)
- 1440 - [Kabir and the Sant Tradition](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1440-kabir-and-the-sant-tradition)