Vidyaranya
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| Gender | Female |
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| Born | India |
| Titles | Jagadguru |
| Sringeri Sharada Peetham | |
| Period in office | 1380–1386 |
| Siblings | Sayana |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 815743 |
Vidyaranya Life story
Vidyaranya is variously known as a kingmaker, patron saint and high priest to Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, the founders of the Vijayanagara Empire. He was the 12th Jagadguru of the Śringeri Śarada Pītham from 1380-1386. Vidyaranya helped the brothers establish the empire sometime in 1336.