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What did the rulers of Vijayanagara called themselves?

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

Answer options

  1. Raya
  2. Chakravarti
  3. Maharaja
  4. Nayak

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Raya

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Raya. The rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1646 CE) adopted the title ‘Raya’, which denoted kingship or royal authority in the Telugu and Kannada traditions. Notable rulers such as Krishnadeva Raya, Deva Raya, and Virupaksha Raya used this title.