In which year did Krishnadeva Raya defeat the sultan of Bijapur?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 1520
Under Krishnadeva Raya, severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur in 1520.
NCERT (2026-27): “2.2 The apogee and decline of the empire … Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation. This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512), the rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520). Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity.…” |