Read the passage and answer the questions:
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 Vijayanagara 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 of the important South Indian temples. He also founded a suburban township called Nagalapuram.
Who among the following composed a work on state-craft in Telugu known as the 'Amuktamalyada'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Krishnadeva Raya
Krishnadeva Raya (ruled 1509-29), the most famous ruler of Vijayanagara, composed the Amuktamalyada, a work on statecraft in Telugu.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
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* A similar question.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part II — Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara (2026-27)
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