Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
A
Devaraya I
Correct Answer
B
Mallikarjuna
C
Vira Vijaya
D
Virupaksha
Explanation
Devaraya I (1406–1422 CE) of the Sangama dynasty commissioned the construction of a massive dam across the Tungabhadra River and a 15-mile-long canal-cum-aqueduct to solve water scarcity in the capital city. While rulers like Mallikarjuna and Virupaksha belonged to the same dynasty, they were later, less influential monarchs who did not undertake such significant hydraulic engineering feats. The core concept being tested is the administrative and infrastructural contributions of the Vijayanagara rulers, specifically their focus on irrigation and urban planning.
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