Q. At which of the following given place, Krishnadevaraya planted the pillar of victory?
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[A] Indrakiladri

[B] Simhachalam

[C] Srikalahasti

[D] Srisailam

Answer: B
Notes:
  • Krishnadevaraya had to fight almost continuously on two fronts, one against the traditional enemy, the Bahmani Sultans and the other against the Orissa king Gajapati.
  • There are several inscriptions graphically describing his seizure of many forts like Udayagiri, under the control of Gajapati, during the course of this eastern expedition.
  • Finally, he put a pillar of victory at Simhachalam.

Source: NCERT

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