History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2015 History
During whose reign did Allasani Peddana flourish, freeing Telugu poetry from the excessive use of Arabic and Persian words and the influence of Sanskrit?
ASadasiva Raya
BKrishnadevaraya ✓ Correct
CRama Raja
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (B) Krishnadevaraya — Allasani Peddana flourished in the reign of Krishnadevaraya, so the answer is Krishnadevaraya.
Explanation
★Allasani Peddana flourished in the reign of Krishnadevaraya, so the answer is Krishnadevaraya.
★He freed Telugu poetry from the heavy influence of Sanskrit.
★He was the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagar empire.
★His court held eight great poets, known as the Ashtadiggajas.
★Allasani Peddana was one of these eight poets.
★He wrote the famous Telugu work the Manucharita.
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