The kingdom was divided into different administrative units during the rule of the Vijayanagar empire in southern India which ruled from 1336 CE to 1672 CE. These administrative units were called Mandalams, Nadus, Sthalas, and Gramas.
The Mughal emperor Akbar died of dysentery in 1605 A.D. and was buried at Sikandra. Akbar was disliked for his political ideology by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi who was a Sufi leader.