Question
Give brief information about Krishnadev Rai.

Answer

Krishnadev Rai was the best ruler of Tuluva dynasty of the Vijaynagar empire.
  • He was the great and powerful ruler of India at that time.
  • He won many battles during his rule. He standardized the administration of his state.
  • He got lakes and canals dug for the irrigation in the state and enriched agriculture. He abolished some unjust taxes, and gained love of the people. He established a new town called Nagalpur near Vijaynagar.
  • He decorated that town with various buildings and magnificent temples.
  • Krishnadev Rai was himself a great scholar. He was a devotee of literary art.
  • a writer of Telugu and Sanskrit. He wrote a book called 'Amuktamalyada”.
  • He gave shelter to many poets. Krishnadev Rai had encouraged literature and art like King Bhoj.
  • Hence, he became well-known as the 'Bhoj of Andhra'.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free