Vijaynagar empire - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Consider the following statements

1. Krishnadevaraya was ruler of Aravidu dynasty.
2. The great south Indian mathematician Nilakantha Somayaji also lived in the Empire of Krishnadevaraya.
3. Portuguese travellers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign.
4. Allasani Peddana known as Andhra Kavita Pitamaha was poet in the court of King Krishnadevaraya.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?


a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2,3,4

Explanation:
Krishnadevaraya was ruler of Tulva dynasty presiding over the empire at its zenith.He is regarded as an icon by many Indians. Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana , Andhra Bhoja and Mooru Rayara Ganda.