Multiple choice

Who was the first ruler of Vijayanagar who captured Goa from the Bahamani's?

  1. Bukka I

  2. Devaraya II

  3. Harihara I

  4. Harihara II
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Harihara II (1377-1404 CE), one of Vijayanagara's early powerful rulers, captured Goa from the Bahmani Sultanate around 1380 CE. This conquest established Vijayanagara control over this strategic west-coast port, which was crucial for trade access to the Arabian Sea and served as an important commercial hub.

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