Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
- ADevaraya ICorrect
- BMallikarjuna
- CVira Vijaya
- DVirupaksha
Explanation
Devaraya I (reigned 1406-1422 AD) of the Sangama dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire is renowned for his significant contributions to irrigation and water management infrastructure. He undertook major hydraulic projects to ensure water supply for agriculture and for the capital city of Vijayanagara. One of his notable achievements was the construction of a large dam across the Tungabhadra River, along with a canal-cum-aqueduct system several kilometers long, to bring water to the imperial city, addressing its growing water needs.
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