Q. Consider the following statements about literary developments under Krishnadeva Raya
1.Allasani Peddanna, one of the Ashtadiggajas, was known as the ‘Andhrakavita Pitamaha’.
2.Krishnadeva Raya was honoured as ‘Karnataka Pitamaha’ for his contributions to Kannada literature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation
- Allasani Peddanna, the greatest poet in Krishnadeva Raya’s court, was indeed known as the ‘Andhrakavita Pitamaha’.
- Krishnadeva Raya was honoured as ‘Andhra Pitamaha’, not ‘Karnataka Pitamaha’, for his patronage of Telugu
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
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