CDS 2024 · PYQ · Medieval India / Vijayanagara Empire · hard
Who among the following was not a court poet of king Krishnadevaraya?
A.Timmana
B.Dhurjati
C.Mallana
D.Siddheshvara✓ Correct
Explanation
Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529) of the Vijayanagara Empire patronised the famous group of Telugu poets known as the Ashtadiggajas ('Eight Elephants') in his court. The eight included Allasani Peddana, Nandi Timmana, Madayyagari Mallana, Dhurjati, Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu, Pingali Surana, Ramaraja Bhushanudu (Bhattumurthi) and Tenali Ramakrishna. Siddheshvara was not among the Ashtadiggajas and hence not a court poet of Krishnadevaraya.
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