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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 12

Q12

Tuluva Narasa who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire for the period 1491-1503 belonged to which dynasty?

A.
Sangama Dynasty
B.
Saluva Dynasty
C.
Tuluva Dynasty
Answer
D.
Aravidu Dynasty

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
This was the third dynasty to rule Vijayanagar Empire. The most famous ruler of the Vijayanagar kingdom, Krishna Deva Raya belonged to this dynasty. Tuluva Narasa Nayaka (1491-1503 AD). He was the commander of the Vijayanagar army under the rule of Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya and became the de-factor ruler of the kingdom after the death of Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya.