Vijayanagara rulers claimed that they were ruling on behalf of
[amp_mcq option1=”Lord Murugan” option2=”Lord Venkateshwara” option3=”Shri Virupaksha” option4=”Shri Vallabha” correct=”option3″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2024
The correct answer is Shri Virupaksha.
Vijayanagara rulers claimed to rule on behalf of the deity Shri Virupaksha. The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was central to the empire’s identity, and the rulers performed worship and ceremonies associating themselves with the divine authority vested in Virupaksha.