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Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.

Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. (2016 UPSC 12.5M)

Answer: Krishnadeva Raya: He was an emperor of the   Vijayanagar Empire and third monarch of Tuluva dynasty. He had written a book Amuktamalyada.

Born: 1471 (Hampi)

Died: 1529 (Hampi)

King Krishnadeva Raya as a great patron of learning and literature

  1. His generation produced a lot of literature in different languages.
  2. It is also known as a golden age of Telgu
  3. During his rule, Telugu literature entered a new phase as copies of Sanskrit masterpieces gave place to.
  4. He patronised Allasanipeddana,who wrote Manucharitram  in Telgu language which was in form of Prabandha
  5. He supported traditional dancing styles like Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, which peaked during Krishnadeva Raya’s rule.

Conclusion

As a result, the reign of Krishnadeva Raya can be seen as the turning point in the development of South Indian literature, which was able to emerge from the shadows of Sanskrit heritage and take on its present form.

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