Explain ritual kingship in the context of Vijayanagara empire. Mention the role and functions of the Brahmanas in the Vijayanagara empire.
Ritual kingship within the Vijayanagara Empire encompassed the religious and ceremonial aspects of the empire’s governance, serving as a foundation for the legitimacy of its rule. Spanning from the 14th to the 17th century in South India, the Vijayanagara Empire was deeply intertwined with Hinduism, and its system of kingship integrated both religious and political …