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Water for irrigation has been a major concern in historical societies and many kings built waterworks for this purpose. Only a few of these survive today. Which of these waterworks are likely to be found in the DECCAN REGION?

A Reservoirs built by Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor /
B Baolies (Step Wells) built by Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor/
C Waterworks constructed by Krishnadeva Raya, the Vijayanagar King /D Tanks constructed by Ibrahim Lodhi, the Sultanate King

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Answer:

The correct answer is option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Vijayanagar Empire located in deccan region or plateau and its king Krishnadeva Raya focused his attention on developing irrigation facilities and water works such as storage comprised of tanks, river works including canals and dams and pullers or lifts for well.

They knew the prosperity of an empire depended on the soil fertility. Krishna Deva Raya a decedent of tulva dynasty once said out that the prosperity of a country primarily depends on the agriculture and for that extensive construction of water works and irrigation canals necessary.

Thus, the correct answer is - option C.

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