Q. The dynasty of Keladi was established after the fall of which of the following empires?
Answer: Vijayanagar empire
Notes: Nayakas of Keladi initially ruled as a vassal of the famous Vijayanagar Empire. After the fall of the empire in 1565, they gained independence and ruled significant parts of Malnad region of the Western Ghats in present-day Karnataka, most areas in the coastal regions of Karnataka, and parts of northern Kerala, Malabar and the central plains along the Tungabhadra river.