Question

It is said the ‘Raya gopuram’ was built to honour me. Who am I?A

• A. Achyutadevaraya
• B. Krishnadevaraya
• C. Bukkaraya
• D. Aliya Rama Ray

Answer 1

The correct option is B Krishnadevaraya

Instructions:

• He paid particular attention to the temples and personally visited Tirupati, Srisailam, and Ahobilam.
• Krishnadevaraya also gave donations to temples.
• He distributed the treasure in his successful military campaigns to all significant temples of Southern India.
• In his honour, the towering temple gateways called ‘Raya gopuram’ were built.
• This generosity assured that his name would be remembered for a long time among the people of South India.

Solution: B. Krishnadevaraya