Question

What is the Telugu work on statecraft composed by Krishnadeva Raya called?

• A. Amuktamalyada
• B. Vennello Adapilla
• C. Mahaprasthanam
• D. Amaravati Kathalu

Hint:

To remember Krishnadeva Raya's works, associate them with his languages. He wrote \textbf{Amuktamalyada} in Telugu (his state language) and \textbf{Jambavati Kalyanam} (a drama) in Sanskrit. Remember: "Amukta" = Telugu Statecraft.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Krishnadeva Raya (reigned 1509–1529), the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, was not only a brilliant military commander but also a great patron of literature and a prolific writer himself. His reign is often considered the "Golden Age" of Telugu literature. He was known by the titles \textit{Andhra Bhoja} and \textit{Abhinava Bhoja} due to his literary contributions.
Step 1:Identifying the work on statecraft.
Krishnadeva Raya wrote the epic poem Amuktamalyada in Telugu. While the primary narrative of the book describes the life of the Alwar saint Andal (Goda Devi) and her wedding to Lord Ranganatha, it contains a famous section dedicated to Niti (political ethics) and statecraft. In this section, he provides detailed advice on how a king should govern, manage the economy, treat his subjects, and handle foreign relations.
Step 2:Key principles of statecraft mentioned in Amuktamalyada.
In the text, Krishnadeva Raya emphasizes:

• Dharma: The king must protect the virtuous and punish the wicked.
• Economy: The importance of improving irrigation and trade to fill the state treasury.
• Minorities/Tribals: How to bring forest tribes into the mainstream to ensure internal security.
• Diplomacy: The king should keep a close watch on his enemies through an efficient spy system.

Step 3:Differentiating from other options.

• Vennello Adapilla is a famous Telugu novel by Yandamoori Veerendranath (modern literature).
• Mahaprasthanam is a collection of revolutionary poems by the famous modern Telugu poet Sri Sri.
• Amaravati Kathalu is a collection of short stories by Satyam Sankaramanchi.