Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to recruit Muslim soldiers into his infantry?
A
Deva Raya II
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B
King Bukka
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C
Harihara II
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is ADeva Raya II Devaraya II was the greatest ruler of the Sangama dynasty. He began the practice of recruiting Muslim fighters to serve him and to train him in the new methods of warfare.