Abdur Razzaq, an envoy from Persia came to Vijaynagar during the reign of whose rule?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Deva Raya II.
Abdur Razzaq, an envoy from Persia, visited the Vijayanagar Empire during the reign of Deva Raya II (1422–1446). He arrived in 1443 and documented his observations about the empire’s prosperity, military strength, and grand architecture. His accounts provide valuable insights into the political, economic, and cultural aspects of Vijayanagar.
Other Options:
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Bukka I (1356–1377 CE): A co-founder of Vijayanagara, he laid the empire's foundation but ruled before Razzaq's visit.
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Harihar II (1377–1404 CE): Expanded the empire but reigned much earlier than Razzaq's 15th-century journey.
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Deva Raya I (1406–1422 CE): Preceded Deva Raya II and strengthened the military but wasn't the ruler during Razzaq's time.
Thus, the correct answer is Deva Raya II, as his reign coincided with Abdur Razzaq's diplomatic mission to Vijayanagara.