Who founded the Tuluva dynasty of Vijayanagara Empire?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

SSC CHSL Exam 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 04 Aug, 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Narasa Nayaka

Key Points

Vijayanagara Empire:-
- It was founded in 1336 AD by Harihara and Bukka, who were brothers and served as generals in the army of the Kakatiya dynasty.
Tuluv dynasty:-
- It was a later dynasty that ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1491 to 1570 AD
Narasa Nayaka
Tuluva Narasa Nayaka was an Indian general and later an Imperial Regent who founded the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. He was the father of the Emperors Viranarasimha Raya, Krishnadevaraya and Achyuta Deva Raya

Additional Information

Krishnadevaraya:-
- He was the most famous king of the Tuluv dynasty and is known for his military conquests, patronage of the arts and literature, and his administration reforms.
Deva Raya I:-
- He was also a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire before the Tuluv dynasty and belonged to the Sangama dynasty.
Achyuta Deva Raya:-
- He was the successor of Krishnadevaraya and ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1529 to 1542 AD.