Which of the following information is/are correct about the Vijayanagara empire?

Statement I. Its first dynasty was the Sangama dynasty.
Statement II.  Tuluvas were replaced by the Aravidu.
Statement III. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Suluva dynasty.
Statement IV. Harihara and Bukka were from the Aravidu dynasty.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

Statements I & II

The correct answer is Option 4 -  Statements I & II

Statement I. Its first dynasty was the Sangama dynasty. (Correct)
Statement II.  Tuluvas were replaced by the Aravidu. (Correct)
Statement III. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Suluva dynasty. (Incorrect)
Statement IV. Harihara and Bukka were from the Aravidu dynasty. (Incorrect)

Harihara and Bukka, founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336. The first dynasty, known as the Sangama dynasty, exercised control till 1485. They were supplanted by the Saluvas, military commanders, who remained in power till 1503 when they were replaced by the Tuluvas. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Tuluva dynasty. After the death of Krishna Dev Raya, the power shifted to another ruling lineage, that of the Aravidu, which remained in power till the end of the seventeenth century.