[Solved] Who among the following rulers of Vijaynagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungbhadra river and a canal -cum aqueduct several kilometers long from the river to the capital city?

Q58. Who among the following rulers of Vijaynagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungbhadra river and a canal -cum aqueduct several kilometers long from the river to the capital city?

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

Answer: 1

Option (a) is correct:

Deva Raya I (c.1406–1422 CE) was a very capable ruler noted for his military exploits and his support to irrigation works in his kingdom. He constructed a dam across river Tungabhadra to bring canals into the city to relieve the shortage of water. He also built a dam on the river Haridra for irrigation purposes.

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