Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Name the city that was founded by Krishnadeva Raya after the name of his mother.

Options:

Hampi

Nagalapuram 

Vijayanagara 

Kamalapuram

Correct Answer:

Nagalapuram 

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Nagalapuram 

Nagalapuram was founded by Krishnadeva Raya, one of the most illustrious rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire, in honor of his mother.

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.