Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

Which city was founded by Krishna Deva Rajya?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Nagalapura

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nagalapura”.
Krishna Deva Raya, a prominent ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, established Nagalapura, which later came to be known as Hampi, as his capital.

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