Consider the following statements regarding literature during the Vijayanagar Empire 1. Sayana, a minister of Harihara II, is known for his standard commentaries on the Vedas. 2. Krishnadeva Raya authored Amuktamalyada in Sanskrit, which narrates the story of Goda Devi (Andal). Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation

Sayana, a scholar and minister under Harihara II, is known for his commentaries on the Vedas, considered standard even today.
Amuktamalyada was written by Krishnadeva Raya in Telugu, not Sanskrit. It narrates the story of Goda Devi (Andal).

Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)