Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Davaraya I's son Devaraya II became the king because of the hereditary reasons.
• B. Saluva Narasimha usurped the throne from the last ruler of the Sangama dynasty.
• C. Rama Raya was the emperor, his regent was Sadashiva Raya.
• D. The three ways in which one could rule the Vijayanagara kingdom was either by inheritance, usurping or by a regent.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The three ways in which one could rule the Vijayanagara kingdom was either by inheritance, usurping or by a regent.

After Bukka Raya died. His son, Harihara II, became the emperor. Then his son, Devaraya I and later his son Devaraya II. Saluva Narasimha usurped the throne from the last ruler of the Sangama dynasty. Sadashiva Raya was the emperor, and his regent was Rama Raya.