GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Which city was founded by Krishna Deva Raya, the ruler of Vijaynagar?
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Warangal
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Nagalapur
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Chandragiri
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Udaigiri
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -He founded a town named Nagalapura situated near Vijaynagar in memory of his mother Nagla Devi. He built many temples, tanks, and Gopuram.
Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains Notes: The ruler of Tuluva dynasty, Sri Krishnadevaraya founded a town Nagalapur (near Vijayanagar) in the memory of his mother Nagala Devi and built tanks, temples, gopurams, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples. He also founded a suburban township near Vijayanagara called Nagalapuram after his mother. Some of the most detailed descriptions of Vijayanagara come from his time or just after.
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