Q. Venkata Raya was succeeded by which of the following kings?
Answer: Sada Siva Raya
Notes: Venkata Raya was killed and succeeded by his nephew Sadasiva Raya (1543-1567 CE). Real power was held by regent Aliya Rama Raya. Sadasiva Raya's reign included the Battle of Talikota (1565), resulting in Vijayanagar's defeat by the Deccan Sultanates and the empire's decline.

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