History · Vijayanagara Empire
For what primary purpose did the Vijayanagara ruler Deva Raya I construct a major dam across the Tungabhadra River?
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- 1To resolve water scarcity in the capital city by bringing in aqueducts and canals✓
- 2To prevent devastating annual floods in the surrounding agrarian regions
- 3To create a defensive water moat obstacle against the invading Bahmani forces
- 4To facilitate large-scale riverine trade transport across neighboring states
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To resolve water scarcity in the capital city by bringing in aqueducts and canals
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