Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started the Saluva dynasty.
2. ViraNarasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself.
3. ViraNarasimha was succeeded by his younger brother, Krishnadeva Raya.
4. Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 1, 2, 3, and 4
Notes: The Sangama dynasty was founded by Harihara-I. Narasimha Saluva, by defeating Deva Raya-II of the Sangama dynasty, founded the Saluva dynasty. The Tuluva dynasty was founded by ViraNarasimha, who succeeded the last Saluva ruler. ViraNarasimha was succeeded by Krishnadeva Raya, and subsequently, Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya. Hence, all the given statements are correct.

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