Question

The person among the following was considered the greatest of the Vijayanagra rulers

• A. Sri Krishna Deva Raya
• B. Achyuta Deva Raya
• C. Narasimha Raya % Could be Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya or one of the Tuluva Narasas
• D. Rama Raya % Aliya Rama Raya

Hint:

Vijayanagara Empire - Key Rulers: - Founded by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I (Sangama dynasty). - Sri Krishna Deva Raya (Tuluva dynasty, 1509-1529): Golden age of the empire, known for military prowess, administration, and patronage of arts and literature (Ashtadiggajas - eight great poets adorned his court). - His reign is considered a high point of Vijayanagara's power and cultural achievements.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall prominent rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.
The Vijayanagara Empire (c.
1336-1646) was a major South Indian empire.
It had four main dynasties: Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, and Aravidu.

Step 2: Identify the ruler widely considered the greatest.
Sri Krishna Deva Raya (Krishnadevaraya) of the Tuluva dynasty, who reigned from 1509 to 1529, is almost universally regarded as the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire and one of the most illustrious kings in Indian history.
His reign is known for military successes, administrative efficiency, patronage of arts and literature (he himself was a renowned scholar and poet), and architectural achievements.

Step 3: Consider other rulers.
- (2) Achyuta Deva Raya: Succeeded Krishnadevaraya (his half-brother), ruled from 1529 to 1542.
While a significant ruler, his reign faced more challenges and is not generally considered as glorious as Krishnadevaraya's.
- (3) Narasimha Raya: This could refer to Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya (founder of Saluva dynasty, ruled 1485-1491) or Vira Narasimha Raya (Krishnadevaraya's elder half-brother and predecessor, ruled 1505-1509).
Neither is typically considered the "greatest.
" - (4) Rama Raya (Aliya Rama Raya): A powerful regent and de facto ruler during the later Tuluva period and into the Aravidu dynasty.
He was a key figure in the Battle of Talikota (1565), which led to a significant defeat and decline of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Not considered the greatest ruler in terms of positive achievements comparable to Krishnadevaraya.

Step 4: Confirm the greatest ruler.
Sri Krishna Deva Raya is widely acclaimed as the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
This matches option (1).