Q240
Who was the first Nayak ruler of Madurai?
A.
Viswanatha Nayaka
AnswerB.
Tirumala Nayaka
C.
Chokkanatha Nayak
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The first Nayak ruler of Madurai Viswanatha Nayak was the Vijayanagara viceroy to Madurai in south India during the 16th century. He later became the ruler of Madurai after the fall of the Vijayanagara empire. He is the founder of the Nayak dynasty of Madurai.