Question

UPSC Prelims 2023 Question:

Who among the following rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra 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 (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: Devaraya I

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

Deva Raya I constructed a dam across the Tungabhadra so that he could bring the canals into the city to relieve the shortage of water. It irrigated the neighbouring fields also, for we are told that the canals increased his revenues by 350,000 pardaos. He also built a dam on the river Haridra for irrigation purposes.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Vijayanagara Empire

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