Q. Which king of the Vijayanagara Empire engaged several scholars to write monumental commentary on the Vedas?
Answer: Bukka Raya I
Notes: Bukka Raya I sponsored the writings of the monumental commentary on the Vedas viz., Vedarthaprakasha by engaging several scholars, working under the celebrated scholars Sayana and Madhava. This work was completed in the days of his son Harihara II (1377-1404).
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