INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Krishnadevaraya’s court, Ashtadiggajas were the
A
Eight great poets of his court.
B
eight great scholars of his kingdom
C
eight elephants placed at eight corners of his capital.
D
eight great ministers in his court
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ashtadiggajas is the collective title given to the eight Telugu scholars and poets in the court of Emperor Krishnadevaraya who ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 until his death in 1529. During his reign, Telugu literature and culture reached its zenith.

Detailed explanation-2: -The court of Krishnadevaraya was adorned with eight poets known as “Ashtadiggajas”.

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