Choose the correct statements in relation to 'Amuktamalyada'.
A. It is written in Kannada.
B. It is a work on Grammar.
C. It was composed by Krishnadeva Raya.
D. It is written in Telugu.
E. Krishnadeva Raya said that 'a king should improve the harbours of his country and so encourage its commerce'.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → C, D, E only
A. It is written in Kannada. Incorrect statement. The Amuktamalyada was composed in Telugu, not Kannada.
B. It is a work on Grammar. Incorrect statement. It is a work on statecraft, with advice such as how a king should deal with traders.
C. It was composed by Krishnadeva Raya. Correct statement. Krishnadeva Raya (ruled 1509-29), the most famous ruler of Vijayanagara, composed it.
D. It is written in Telugu. Correct statement. It is a work on statecraft in Telugu.
E. Krishnadeva Raya said that ‘a king should improve the harbours of his country and so encourage its commerce’. Correct statement. Writing about traders, he said that a king should improve the harbours of his country and so encourage its commerce that horses, elephants, precious gems and other articles are freely imported.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part II — Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara (2026-27)
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