Consider the following statements:
1. Krishnadeva Raya was known as Andhra Bhoja.
2. He authored Amuktamalyada book on polity in Telugu and also a Sanskrit drama called Jambavati Kalyanam.
3. His court was adorned by eight celebrated poets called ‘Ashtadiggajas’.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Options

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

D

Explanation

Krishnadeva Raya was also known as Andhra Bhoja. He authored a book named Amuktamalyada and Jambavati Kalyanam. The group of poets named ‘Ashtadiggajas’ in his court. Krishna Deva Raya was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529 CE. He is the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. Presiding over the empire at itszenith, he is regarded as an icon by many Indians. Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana (lit, "Lord of the Kannada empire"), Andhra Bhoja and Mooru Rayara Ganda ( "King of three Kings").The emperor obliged and composed Amuktamalyada which is one of the most famous poetic works in the entire Telugu literature.