Who was Krishna Deva Raya?
The greatest ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire (1509–1529 AD).
How many times did Krishna Deva Raya defeat the Gajapati ruler of Orissa?
He defeated the Gajapati of Orissa four times.
Whose daughter did Krishna Deva Raya marry?
He married the daughter of the Gajapati ruler of Orissa.
With whom did Krishna Deva Raya develop friendly relations?
He established friendly relations with the Portuguese.
Which Portuguese governor was a friend of Krishna Deva Raya?
Governor Albuquerque.
Where did Krishna Deva Raya allow the Portuguese to build a fort?
At Bhatkal.
Who conquered Goa with the support of Krishna Deva Raya?
Albuquerque conquered Goa from Bijapur.
Which foreign travellers visited Vijayanagar during Krishna Deva Raya’s reign?
Domingo Paes
What were the titles of Krishna Deva Raya?
Abhinav Bhoj and Andhra Bhoj.
Which famous Telugu epic was written by Krishna Deva Raya?
Aamuktamalyada.
In which language is Aamuktamalyada written?
It is written in Telugu.
What information does Aamuktamalyada provide?
It contains details about Alwar saints of the Vaishnav (Bhagwat) sect.
Which Sanskrit works were written by Krishna Deva Raya?
Usha Parinayam and Jambavati Kalyanam.
Which languages flourished during Krishna Deva Raya’s rule?
Telugu
Why is Krishna Deva Raya’s period called the Golden Age of Telugu literature?
Because extensive classical Telugu literature was created during his reign.
Who were the Ashtadiggajas?
The eight great scholars in Krishna Deva Raya’s court.
Who was Allasani Peddana?
He was known as the ‘Grandfather of Telugu poetry’.
Which works did Allasani Peddana write?
Harikathasara and Manucharitram.
Which book did Tenali Ramakrishna write?
Pandurang Mahatmya (one of the Telugu epics).
Which work did Dhurjati compose?
Kalahasti Mahatmyam.
Who wrote Parijat Haran?
Nandi Thimmana.
Who wrote Narasabhupaliyam?
Bhattumurti.
Who wrote Ramabhyudayam?
Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu.
Who wrote Garuda Puranam?
Pingali Surana.