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.