His Reign & Rule
What is the specific year Krishnadevaraya's rule began?
1509 CE
Who was the European power that allied with the King for modern weapons?
The Portuguese
Who was the powerful Prime Minister who advised the King?
Timarusu
What are the massive, ornate gateways built at the entrance of the Hampi temples called?
Gopuras
What is the language Krishnadevaraya used to write his famous epic poem?
The Telugu language
What is the royal title, known as Mooru Rayara Ganda, that he earned?
"King of Three Kings"
What is the name of the Sultanate that Krishnadevaraya famously defeated?
The Bahamani Sultan
What is the name of the group of eight scholars and poets in his court?
Ashta Digajas
What infrastructure did he build to manage water scarcity?
Large Irrigation Tanks
What is the name of the epic poem he wrote?
Amuktamalyada
What is the name of the specific dynasty Krishnadevaraya belonged to?
Tuluva Dynasty
What other major enemy kingdom did Krishnadevaraya campaign against, leading to a peace treaty?
Gajapatis of Odisha
Who was the most famous witty poet and court jester who belonged to the group of eight scholars?
Tenali Rama
What is the name of the iconic Hampi temple famous for its musical pillars?
Vitthala Temple
What other classical language was Krishnadevaraya fluent in, using it to write the play Jambavati Kalyanam?
Sanskrit
Who was Krishnadevaraya's half-brother and immediate predecessor on the throne?
Viranarasimha Raya
What is the name of the strategic, fertile territory located between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers that Krishnadevaraya annexed?
Raichur Doab
Who was the most important of the Ashta Digajas, given the title "Father of Telugu Poetry"?
Allasani Peddana
What is the name of the new suburb that Krishnadevaraya founded in memory of his mother, Nagala Devi?
Nagalapura
What is the name of the play written by Krishnadevaraya entirely in Sanskrit?
Jambavati Kalyanam