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Name the king who came to power after his brother's death. He was married to two women. Prime Minister, Timmarusu was his fatherly figure. He also conquered the region of Odisha.

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Tuluva Narasa Nayaka
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Krishnadevaraya
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Vira Narasimha
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Bukka Raya
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The correct option is B Krishnadevaraya
In 1505 CE, Tuluva Narasa Nayaka’s son, Vira Narasimha, started to rule the empire. With this started the rule of the Tuluva Dynasty. After his death, his brother, Krishnadevaraya, came to power in 1509 CE. Krishnadevaraya wanted to conquer the region of Odisha. So he attacked the kingdom, ruled by the Kalinga Gajapati ruler, Prataparudra, and succeeded in this conquest.

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