With reference to the Vijayanagara Empire, consider the following statements:
- 1. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by Harihara I and Bukka I.
- 2. Krishnadevaraya, the greatest ruler of the Tuluva dynasty, wrote 'Amuktamalyada' in Telugu.
- 3. Hampi, the capital of Vijayanagara, was sacked after the Battle of Talikota.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AAll three
- BOnly one and three
- COnly one
- DNone of the above
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (a) All three
Explanation
All three statements are correct.
- Statement 1: the brothers Harihara I and Bukka I founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336 and began its first line of kings, the Sangama dynasty.
- Statement 2: Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529), the greatest king of the Tuluva dynasty, wrote the Telugu poem *Amuktamalyada*. His court had the Telugu poets known as the *Ashtadiggajas*.
- Statement 3: after the Battle of Talikota (1565), in which the Deccan Sultanates defeated Vijayanagara, the capital Hampi was looted and destroyed.