Krishnadeva Raya, the most famous ruler of Vijayanagara Empire, belonged to which Dynasty?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Tuluva Dynasty
Krishnadeva Raya (reigned 1509–1529), widely considered the greatest emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, belonged to the Tuluva Dynasty.
The Dynasties of Vijayanagara
The Vijayanagara Empire was ruled by four distinct dynasties in succession:
- Sangama Dynasty: Founded by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I (the first dynasty).
- Saluva Dynasty: Founded by Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya.
- Tuluva Dynasty: Founded by Tuluva Narasa Nayaka. Krishnadeva Raya was the son of Narasa Nayaka and the third ruler of this dynasty.
- Aravidu Dynasty: The final dynasty of the empire.