Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Krishnadeva Raya's consolidation of land comprised of land between which rivers?

Options:

Tungabhadra and Krishna

Krishna and Ravi

Kaveri and Krishna

Ganga and Kaveri

Correct Answer:

Tungabhadra and Krishna

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Tungabhadra and Krishna

Krishnadeva Raya's consolidation of land comprised of land between Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers.

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. 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. Strain began to show within the imperial structure following Krishnadeva Raya’s death in 1529. His successors were troubled by rebellious nayakas or military chiefs.