Who founded the township of ‘Nagalapuram’ after his mother?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Krishnadeva Raya
Krishnadeva Raya (Tuluva dynasty) is the best-known ruler of Vijayanagara; his reign was a time of expansion, peace and prosperity. He built fine temples and added impressive gopurams to many south Indian temples. He also founded a suburban township near Vijayanagara called Nagalapuram, named after his mother.
NCERT (2025-26): “2.2 The apogee and decline of the empire … Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity. Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples. He also founded a suburban township near Vijayanagara called Nagalapuram after his mother. Some of the most detailed descriptions of Vijayanagara come from his time or just after.…” |