Question

Krishnadevaraya extended help to the _____ to conquer Goa from the sultan of Bijapur .
A. English
B .French
C. Dutch
D. Portuguese.

Answer 1

Hint:Vijayanagar Empire is also called as Karnata Empire and the Kingdom of Bisnegar by the Portuguese. It was located on the Deccan plateau region of South India. Its power started to decline after a major defeat in the battle of Talikota in 1565.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss the Vijayanagara Empire. It was established in 1336 by the brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya II of the Sangama dynasty. It was named after the city of Vijayanagara. This empire subjugated almost all the South India's king ruling families and the sultan’s of the Deccan region, transformed into a noble power in the Deccan region. Kings of Vijayanagara ruled on behalf of Shiva deity Virupaksha. Period of Krishna Deva Raya has the peak power of the Vijayanagar Empire. It lost its power after a major military defeat in the battle of Talikota in 1565 by the combined armed forces of the Deccan sultanates. Vijayanagar near Hampi, was the capital of Vijayanagara Empire which is currently known as the world heritage site in Karnataka. Krishna devaraya was the third ruler of Tuluva dynasty. His period was from 1509to1529 . He was a brave king and also an intelligent general as a diplomatic expert. He defeated his enemies and expanded his empire in southern India. In 1510 , he helped the Portuguese to conquer Goa from Bijapur Sultan. In return, Portuguese provided war horses for the Empire.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note:Krishna devaraya brought the Empire to its peak. It conquered several places in South India. The Battle of Talikota reduced the power of Vijayanagara in the Deccan Plateau. It resulted in the further weakening of the Empire and the loss of the capital and finally resulted in the dissolution.