Question

Which of the following statements about Krishnadevaraya is correct about?

• A. He alone captured Bidar, Gulbarga regions.
  
• B. He successfully defeated Kalinga Gajapati.
  
• C. Narasa Nayaka was his third wife.
  
• D. He defeated Portuguese with the help of Timmarusu.

Answer 1

The correct option is B He successfully defeated Kalinga Gajapati.


With the help of his Prime Minister, Timmarusu, Krishnadevaraya defeated the Bahmani Sultans. This enabled him to capture the Bahmani forts of Bidar, Gulbarga, Raichur, and Bijapur. He was assisted by Portuguese who had settled in India back then. The Portuguese provided Krishnadevaraya modern weapons like guns. Annapurna was the third wife of Krishnadevaraya.