Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Krishnadeva Raya belonged to which dynasty that ruled over Vijayanagara Empire?

Options:

Sangama Dynasty

Aravidu Dynasty

Tuluva Dynasty

Suluva Dynasty

Correct Answer:

Tuluva Dynasty

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Tuluva Dynasty

Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Tuluva Dynasty, and here's the reasoning behind it:

Tuluva Dynasty Succession:

  • After the fall of the Sangama Dynasty, the Tuluva Dynasty came to power in the Vijayanagara Empire.
  • Krishnadeva Raya ascended to the throne as part of the Tuluva Dynasty.

Reign of Krishnadeva Raya:

  • Krishnadeva Raya ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529 during a period of significant cultural and military achievements.

Tuluva Narasa Nayaka:

  • Krishnadeva Raya succeeded his brother Tuluva Narasa Nayaka as the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.

So, the correct option is [3].