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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.
Krishnadeva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire belonged to which of the following dynasties?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Tuluva Dynasty
Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Tuluva dynasty, which replaced the Saluvas in 1503.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | 14-05 S2 22-05 S1 | – | 27-05 S1 12-06 S2* 14-06 S1 14-06 S3 | 16-07 S1 |
* A similar question.
NCERT (2026-27): “2.2 The apogee and decline of the empire … Within the polity, claimants to power included members of the ruling lineage as well as military commanders. 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.…” |