Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Krishna Devaraya won during the Battle of Diwani.
2. The Battle of Diwani was fought in 1509.
3. Krishna Devaraya is credited with the flourishing of Telugu literature during his reign.
4. The cultural renaissance during Krishna Devaraya's rule influenced the Marathi literary tradition in Maharashtra.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 3 and 4
Notes: Krishna Devaraya was the renowned ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, acclaimed for his patronage of Telugu literature and cultural renaissance (Statement 3). His era indirectly influenced Marathi cultural developments (Statement 4). However, there was no famous "Battle of Diwani" won by him in 1509; he fought the Battle of Raichur. Therefore, only statements 3 and 4 are correct.