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UPSC 2004: 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 these statements given above are correct?
(a)1, 2 and 3
(b)2, 3 and 4
(c)1 and 4
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
All four succession statements are historically accurate: (1) Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya overthrew the last Sangama ruler in 1485 and founded the Saluva line; (2) Tuluva Vira Narasimha deposed the child-king Immadi Narasimha (last Saluva) c. 1503-05; (3) on Vira Narasimha’s death in 1509 his younger half-brother Krishnadeva Raya ascended the throne; (4) after Krishnadeva Raya’s death in 1529 he was succeeded by his half-brother Achyuta Raya. Hence 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct. ([uttarpradesh.pscnotes.com](https://uttarpradesh.pscnotes.com/uppcs-prelims/consider-the-following-statements-narasimha-saluva-ended-the-sangam/?utm_source=openai))
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