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Who was the founder of the Suluva Dynasty, the second ruling house of the Vijayanagara Empire?

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

Answer options

  1. Saluva Narasimha
  2. Vira Narasimha
  3. Harihara II
  4. Deva Raya II

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Saluva Narasimha

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Saluva Narasimha šŸ“š Explanation: Saluva Narasimha, the governor of Chandragiri, seized the throne in 1485 A.D. after the collapse of the Sangama dynasty, marking the first 'Usurpation' of Vijayanagara. He aimed to restore central authority and defend the empire against the rising power of the Gajapatis and the Bahmanis. His dynasty was short-lived and was eventually replaced by the Tuluva dynasty under Vira Narasimha.