Q. Consider the following statements about Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Empire
1.Krishnadevaraya received Portuguese military support and allowed them to build a fort at Bhatkal.
2.Krishnadevaraya reorganized and legally recognized the Nayak (nayankara) administrative system.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation

  • Krishnadevaraya received military assistance from the Portuguese and in return granted them permission to build a fort at Bhatkal.
  • One of his key administrative reforms was the reorganization and legal recognition of the Nayak (nayankara) system, which helped consolidate imperial control.

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

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