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[#231] The persian ambassador Abdur Razzak visited the court of
Correct Answer

(B) Deva Raya II

Explanation

Solution: The Persian Ambassador Abdul Razzak visited the court of Deva Raya II. He was a Persian, Timurid chronicler and a scholar who visited the Vijaynagar Kingdom at the time of Deva Raya II as an ambassador of Shah Rukh, the Timurid dynasty ruler of Persia.

[#232] Which Festival celebrations are famous in Mysore?
Correct Answer

(B) Dasara

Explanation

Solution: Dasara is the most famous Mysore festival and lasts for ten days during the months of September and October. Mysore Dasara is the Nadahabba (state festival) of the state of Karnataka. Mysuru Dasara is one of the most vibrant festivals of India.

[#233] Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire?
Correct Answer

(B) Dantidurga

Explanation

Solution: Dantidurga , also known as Dantivarman II was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta. His capital was based in Gulbarga region of Karnataka. His successor was his uncle Krishna I who extended his kingdom to all of Karnataka.

[#234] The port Mangalore is located in which district of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) Dakshina Kannada

Explanation

Solution: Mangalore is located on the western coast of India at 12.87°N 74.88°E in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka state. The New Mangalore Port is the only major port of Karnataka and is currently the seventh largest port in India.

[#235] Who had wrote the Kavitavatara?
Correct Answer

(A) Manjeshwar Govinda Pai

Explanation

Solution: Kavitavatara was written by Manjeshwar Govinda Pai. Manjeshwara Govinda Pai, hailing from Manjeshwara, Kasargod, was the first Kannada poet to be conferred the title of Rashtrakavi by the Madras government in 1949.