Who among the following Vijayanagara rulers established diplomatic relations with the Portuguese and permitted them to build a fort at Bhatkal?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Krishnadevaraya maintained robust commercial and diplomatic ties with the Portuguese Empire, notably negotiating agreements with governor Afonso de Albuquerque and permitting a fort at Bhatkal. Other early rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire dealt with different regional powers or predecessor states in the Deccan. These strategic alliances ensured a steady supply of warhorses and firearms for the Vijayanagara military.