Explanation:

Sri Krishnadevaraya  occupies a unique place among the rulers of South India. He was a versatile genius and made his mark as a great warrior, able administrator and a liberal patron of art and literature. He had become a legend. Even children and illiterate villagers recall his exploits. The core of his empire, i.e. the five districts in the South-West of Andhra Pradesh is now known as Rayalaseema or the land of Sri Krishnadevaraya.
As a warrior he showed his mettle against the enemies of the empire, namely the Muslim rulers of the Deccan and the Gajapati rulers of Orissa. His wars against the Bahmini rulers revealed his military prowess and dip¬lomatic skill. He restored the Bahmani dynasty twice in order to maintain political stability in the Deccan ruled by many Muslim princes. Similarly his friendly relations with the Portuguese reveal his complete grasp of the realities of the Indian political situation of the 16th century A.D. His wars against the Ganapati rulers of Orissa may be regarded as a brilliant achievement in the military history of the time.
As an administrator, he proved to be very efficient. Even the remote villages could have the benefits of effective administration.
As a patron of art and Telugu literature Sri Krishnadevaraya  was unsurpassed. His period was the golden age of the Telugu literature. Eight literary luminaries popularly known as Ashtadiggajas adorned his court. Among them Allasani Peddana, the author of Manu Charitramu was the greatest. He was known as Andhra Kavita Pitamaha.
Sri Krishnadevaraya  was a great builder. The Hazara Rama temple, the Vittalaswami temple at the capital city is attributed to him. In honour of his mother he built a new city called Nagalapuram. In a word Sri Krishnadevaraya  ranks with the greatest emperors of Europe and Asia.