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He was the most famous of the Vijayanagara kings. An excellent general, he conquered much of Deccan. The famous jester-poet, Tenali Rama, is said to have been a part of his court. The king himself was an accomplished poet. Who was he?

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Harihara
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Rajaraja Chola
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Krishnadevaraya
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Bukka Raya 1
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The correct option is C Krishnadevaraya
  • Sri Krishnadevaraya was the emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1530. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty.
  • He played a major role in defeating the Bahmani Sultans and Portuguese, forcing them to retreat their plans of expanding their empire beyond their boundaries.
  • The rule of Krishnadevaraya was an age of prolific literature in many languages, although it is also known as a golden age of Telugu literature.

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