Question

Who was the founder of the Yadava empire of Devagiri?
1. Vishnuvardhana
2. Bhillama V
3. Rudradeva I
4. Vijayalaya

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Bhillama V

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. Bhillama V.

• The main controlled area by the Yadava empire was the southern Maharastra and the northern Konkan region.
• This kingdom was founded by the Bhillama V.
• Simhana was the most powerful ruler of this dynasty and he also defeated the Hoyasalas.
• The last ruler of this empire was Sankaradeva.
• Alauddin Khalji sent Malik Kafur to conquer the Yadav dynasty and he succeeded as he defeated and killed Sankaradeva.

• All the other rulers given in the option are described in the table below with their kingdoms respectively:

Kingdom	Founder
Yadavas of Devagiri	Bhillama V
Kakatiyas of Warangal	Rudradeva I
Hoyasalas	Vishnuvardhana
Chola	Vijayalaya