Consider the following statements:

1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started the Saluva dynasty.
2. Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself.
3. Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother, Krishnadeva Raya.
4. Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. 1 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

All statements are correct

• 1485: Narasimha Saluva deposed Virupaksha Raya II, founding the Saluva dynasty.
• 1505: Vira Narasimha (son of Tuluva Narasa Nayaka) deposed Immadi Narasimha, starting the Tuluva dynasty.
• 1509: After Vira Narasimha’s death, his brother Krishnadeva Raya became ruler.
• 1529: Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half‑brother Achyuta Raya.
• Saluva dynasty (1485) → Tuluva dynasty (1505) → Krishnadeva Raya (1509) → Achyuta Raya (1529)

Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4