Identify the first ruler of Vijayanagar who captured Goa from Bahamani's?
40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995
A. Harihara-I
B. Harihara-II
C. Bukka-II
D. Devaraya-II
Answer: Harihara-II
Option b is the correct answer.
Harihara II was the second ruler from the Sangama dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. He ruled from 1377 to 1404. In 1380, Harihara II captured Goa from the Bahmani Sultanate. This was a major victory for the Vijayanagara Empire, as Goa was an important trading port.