The 'Ashtadiggajas' were associated with the court of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Ashtadiggajas' were associated with the court of:
A. Aurangzeb
B. Alauddin Khilji
C. Akbar
D. Krishnadevaraya
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ashtadiggajas were eight eminent Telugu poets in Krishnadevaraya's court.

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