The lady poet who described the victorious expeditions of her husband in her work 'Madhura-Vijayam' was:

U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000

A. Bharati
B. Ganga Devi
C. Varadambika
D. Vijjika

Answer: Ganga Devi

Option b is the correct answer. Ganga Devi was a 14th-century princess and poet of the Vijayanagara Empire. She was the wife of Kumara Kampana, the son of the Vijayanagara king Bukka Raya I. She wrote the Sanskrit epic poem Madhura Vijayam, which chronicles the victory of her husband over the Madurai Sultanate. Important Tips Some of the literary works during the period of Vijayanagar Empire apart from "Madura Vijayam" includes: Amuktamalyada (The Giver of Worn Garland)- This epic poem tells the story of the marriage of the Hindu god Vishnu and the Tamil Alvar poet Andal 'Jambavati Kalyanam' (The Wedding of Jambavati): A piece that tells the story of the marriage of Jambavati, a queen of Lord Krishna, emphasizing love and devotion. 'Madalasa Charita' (The Tale of Madalasa): An epic that presents the life and virtues of Madalasa, a noble and virtuous queen. 'Satyavadu Parinaya' (The Marriage of Satyavati): A play that delves into the theme of love and marital bonds.

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