Vijayanagara rulers claimed that they were ruling on behalf of

  1. A. Lord Murugan
  2. B. Lord Venkateshwara
  3. C. Shri Virupaksha
  4. D. Shri Vallabha

Correct Answer: C. Shri Virupaksha

Explanation

The Vijayanagara kings claimed to rule on behalf of the god Shri Virupaksha, a form of Lord Shiva, who was considered the patron deity of the kingdom.

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