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Which Vijayanagara ruler defeated the Gajapati ruler of Odisha and successfully annexed the strategic territory of Udayagiri in 1514 CE?
A. Harihara II
B. Deva Raya II
C. Krishnadevaraya✓ Correct Answer
D. Achyuta Raya
💡 Solution & Explanation
Krishnadevaraya, the most illustrious ruler of the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire, defeated the Gajapati ruler Prataparudra of Odisha and successfully stormed the Udayagiri fort in 1514 CE. This military triumph allowed him to secure the northeastern frontier of his empire and later conquer Kondapalli. His military exploits cemented Vijayanagara's status as the paramount power in peninsular India during the sixteenth century.
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