Which Vijayanagara king successfully invaded Kalinga, defeated the Gajapati ruler Kapilendra, and extended his empire's boundaries up to the Krishna-Godavari delta?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Krishnadevaraya, the illustrious ruler of the Tuluva dynasty of Vijayanagara, successfully invaded Kalinga and defeated the Gajapati ruler Kapilendra's successors, extending his empire up to the Krishna-Godavari delta. In contrast, rulers like Deva Raya II belonged to the earlier Sangama dynasty, while Saluva Narasimha founded the Saluva dynasty. His military successes marked the zenith of Vijayanagara imperial expansion and regional dominance.