UPSC Prelims · 2023 · GS Paper I · Q48
Who among the following rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
- (A)Devaraya I
- (B)Mallikarjuna
- (C)Vira Vijaya
- (D)Virupaksha
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Answer: (A) Devaraya I
- Subject
- History, Medieval
- Chapter
- Vijayanagara & Bahmani Kingdoms
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