UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

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?

  1. Devaraya I
  2. Mallikarjuna
  3. Vira Vijaya
  4. Virupaksha

Answer

Correct Answer

Devaraya I

Explanation

Devaraya I of the Vijayanagara Empire built a large dam across the Tungabhadra River and a long canal-cum-aqueduct to supply water to the capital city.

Topics: devaraya i, history, irrigation works, vijayanagara empire