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In which language did the poet Mallanarya write the texts named "Bhava Chinta Ratna" and "Veerasaivamrita" in the court of Krishandev Ray?

Correct Answer: A. Sanskrit

Explanation: Although the rulers of Vijayanagara gave preference to Sanskrit and Telugu languages, they still patronised poets of other languages. The Tamil language was already in a developed state and there was no hindrance in its progress during the Vijayanagara period. Biographies of many Tirthankaras and saints were also written in Kannada language during this period. Madhur composed 'Dharmanatha Purana' and composed poems in praise of Gomateshwara. Various books were composed in Kannada language in the court of Krishnadevaraya, prominent among which are 'Bhava Chintaran' and 'Veer Shaivamrit'. Krishnadevaraya and Achyuta Raya also patronised Vaishnavas, Lingayats and Jains.

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In which language did the poet Mallanarya write the texts named "Bhava Chinta Ratna" and "Veerasaivamrita" in the court of Krishandev Ray?

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