Statement 1: Krishnadevaraya, the famous ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire (Tuluva Dynasty), was a prolific writer himself. He is credited with writing the epic poem 'Amuktamalyada' in the Telugu language. This statement is true. Statement 2: Krishnadevaraya was a great patron of art, literature, and architecture. Due to his immense contributions to Telugu literature, he is widely known by the title 'Andhra Bhoj' (analogous to the legendary King Bhoja of Malwa, a great patron of arts) and also 'Andhra Pitamaha'. This statement is true. Statement 3: Allasani Peddana was indeed a principal poet in Krishnadevaraya's court and one of the Ashtadiggajas (eight elephants/poets). He is considered the 'Andhra Kavita Pitamaha' (Grandfather of Telugu Poetry). While he was undoubtedly well-versed in Sanskrit, his primary fame and contribution are in Telugu literature. The statement mentioning him as well-versed in Sanskrit and Tamil might be inaccurate regarding Tamil proficiency as his major characteristic or field of expertise, compared to his mastery of Telugu and Sanskrit. Therefore, Statement 3 is not definitively and entirely true in the same way as Statements 1 and 2.
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below - Statement 1 : Krishnadevaraya, ruler of Vijaynagar, wrote the treatise Amuktamalyada. Statement 2 : Krishnadevaraya is also known by the name of Andhra Bhoj. Statement 3 : Allasani Peddana, the poet laureate well versed in Sanskrit and Tamil, adorned his court.
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Vijayanagara Empire (Literature: Kannada, Telugu, Sanskrit, and Tamil contributions (Ashtadiggajas))
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