Question

Which Vijayanagara ruler took pride in the title, "establisher of the Yavana kingdom"?

• A. Harihara Raya
• B. Rama Raya
• C. Krishnadeva Raya
• D. Bukka Raya

Hint:

Think of the ruler who restored a Bahmani sultan to his throne and who is called the greatest king of the Tuluva dynasty.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the question:
The question gives a royal title and asks which Vijayanagara ruler used it. The word Yavana was used in Sanskrit and Telugu texts for foreigners, and in this age it meant the Muslim sultans of the Deccan.

Step 2: Recall the fact:
The title Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya means the establisher of the Yavana kingdom. Krishnadeva Raya (1509 to 1529) took pride in it.
He defeated the Sultan of Bijapur and then restored the throne to the defeated Bahmani ruler, so he claimed to have set up the sultan's kingdom again.

Step 3: Check option 1, Harihara Raya:
Harihara was one of the founding brothers of the empire. He is not known for this title, so option 1 is wrong.

Step 4: Check option 2, Rama Raya:
Rama Raya of the Aravidu line was the chief minister who rose to power later. He died at the battle of Talikota in 1565, and the title is not linked to him. So option 2 is wrong.

Step 5: Check option 3, Krishnadeva Raya:
The title is tied to Krishnadeva Raya and his dealings with the Deccan sultans. So option 3 is right.

Step 6: Check option 4, Bukka Raya:
Bukka was the brother and co-founder of the dynasty. The title does not belong to him, so option 4 is wrong.

Final Answer:
The ruler who took pride in the title was Krishnadeva Raya. This is option 3. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 3: Krishnadeva Raya}} \]