🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 2006Dynasties of Central India

When Raja Wodeyar founded the kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire?

aSadasiva
bTirumala
cRanga II
dVenkata II
✓ Correct answer: d) Venkata II
ExplanationRaja Wodeyar established the Wodeyar dynasty in Mysore, around the late 14th century.During this period, Venkata II (1586 to 1614) was one of the rulers of the Vijayanagar Empire (1336 A.D to 1646 A.D.), which, despite being in decline, continued to wield influence over southern India.48

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