What did the rulers of Vijayanagara call themselves?
Raya
The correct answer is Raya.
The rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire, a powerful kingdom in South India that flourished between the 14th and 17th centuries, referred to themselves as "Raya". This title reflected their imperial authority and power. While other titles like Maharaja and Chakravarti were used in other parts of India, Raya was specific to the Vijayanagara rulers, highlighting their unique identity and administrative structure within their vast empire.
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