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Vijayanagara military reforms: Which ruler hired skilled Turkish archers to strengthen his bowmen? Context: Enhancements to the Vijayanagara military in the 15th century. Choose the correct ruler.

Difficulty: Easy

Devaraya II (Praudhadevaraya)
Devaraya I
Harihara I
Bukka I

Correct Answer: Devaraya II (Praudhadevaraya)

Explanation:

Given data
Ruler of Vijayanagara who consciously enhanced archery units via foreign expertise.

Reasoning
Devaraya II (r. c. 1422–46) employed skilled Turkish archers and improved cavalry/infantry effectiveness.

Final Answer
Devaraya II (Praudhadevaraya)

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