Which of the following statements about Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya's expeditions are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?<br>1. In the early years of his reign he marched against the ruler of Orissa.<br>2. In 1520 CE, he captured the fort of Raichur from Ismail Adil Khan.<br>3. Krishnadevaraya restored Sultan Mahmud Shah to power and assumed the title of Yavana-rajya-sthapan-acharya.<br>Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. A. 1 and 3 only
  2. B. 2 and 3 only
  3. C. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
  4. D. 1 and 2 only

Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Krishnadevaraya successfully campaigned against the Gajapatis of Orissa early in his reign, captured the Raichur Doab in 1520, and assumed the title Yavana-rajya-sthapan-acharya after restoring Mahmud Shah.

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