Who was appointed as the Viceroy of Madurai by Krishnadeva Raya in 1529?
A
Vishwanatha Nayak
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B
Thirumalai Nayak
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C
Ragunatha Nayak
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D
Vijayaragava Nayak
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Solution
The correct option is B Vishwanatha Nayak
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Viswanatha Nayak. (1529 AD To 1564 AD)
Krishnadevaraya appointed Viswanatha Nayak as viceroy or Nayak of Madurai in 1529. He ruled Madurai for about 35 years. He was the first Nayak of Madurai. He was loyal to Vijayanagar emperors.