1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Vijayanagara Empire (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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King Krishnadevaraya (1509 to 1529) of Tuluva dynasty allowed the Portuguese to build a fort Bhatkal in 1510. The town was named Bhatakala after the Jain grammarian Bhattakalanka Deva, who hailed from Haduvalli, 16 km away, capital of the Saluvas of Gerusoppa. The Vitthal temples and the Hazara Rama temple were constructed during his reign.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | (a) Krishnadevaraya |
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Vijayanagara Empire (Medieval History), asked from 2003 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on Vijayanagara Empire (Medieval History) are available for 9 years, from 2003 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
