”Krishnadeva Raya was characterised by expansion and consolidation.” Justify the statement on the basis of evidences.
Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation:
(i) This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512).
(ii) The rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520).
(iii) Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity.
(iv) Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples.
iv) He also founded a suburban township near Vijayanagara called Nagalapuram after his mother. Some of the most detailed descriptions of Vijayanagara come from his time or just after.
