Medieval History
2023
Vijayanagar Empire
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and canalcum- aqueduct several a kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
B.Mallikarjuna
D.Virupaksha
A.Devaraya I
C.Vira Vijaya
Correct Answer: Option A
Devaraya I, around 1410 A.D., constructed a large dam (barrage) across the Tungabhadra River.
He also commissioned a 24 km long canal-cum-aqueduct from the Tungabhadra River to the Vijayanagara capital city.
According to the account of Nuniz, these projects undertaken by Deva Raya I brought significant prosperity to the Kingdom.
Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
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