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Under which Vijayanagara ruler did the empire reach its cultural and territorial peak, often called the "Golden Age"?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Deva Raya II
  2. Krishnadeva Raya
  3. Harihara I
  4. Achyuta Deva Raya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Krishnadeva Raya

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Krishnadeva Raya šŸ“š Explanation: Krishnadeva Raya (1509ā€“1529) of the Tuluva dynasty expanded the empire's boundaries and defeated the Sultans of Bijapur and the Gajapatis of Odisha. He was a great builder, constructing the Vittalaswami temple, and a literary patron who wrote in Telugu and Sanskrit. His reign is celebrated for the perfect balance of military might and cultural prosperity.