UPSC Mains 2016 · GS I · Q2 · 12.5 marks · 200 words

Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.

हिन्दी में

विजयनगर नरेश कृष्णदेव राय न केवल स्वयं एक कुशल विद्वान थे अपितु विद्या एवं साहित्य के महान संरक्षक भी थे। विवेचना कीजिए।

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016, General Studies Paper I, Q2. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.