Who composed the work Amuktamalyada in Telugu?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Krishnadeva Raya
Krishnadeva Raya (ruled 1509-29) was the most famous ruler of Vijayanagara. He composed a work on statecraft in Telugu called the Amuktamalyada. In it he advised the king to improve the harbours and encourage commerce, so that horses, elephants, precious gems, sandalwood and pearls could be freely imported, and to look after the foreign sailors who landed in his country.
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