Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?
✓ Correct answer: c) Harihara I
ExplanationHarihara I, along with his brother Bukka Raya I, laid the foundation for the city of Vijayanagara in 1336 on the south bank of the river Tungabhadra, a tributary to the river Krishna.Harihara I believed that the land south of the river Krishna belonged to the deity Virupaksha (a form of Lord Shiva).He undertook the responsibility of ruling the kingdom on behalf of this deity, considering himself as an agent of the deity.This reflects the deep religious and cultural connection to the land and the empire’s association with divine authority.The rulers of Vijayanagara were often referred to as the "servants of Virupaksha", showcasing their role as divine agents.46
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