The Royal priest occupied a conspicuous position during Vijayanagaras. In this context match the important Royal priests with Rulers.

Group-I (Royal priests)		Group-II (Rulers)
a.	Krishnashakti Acharya	i.	Devaraya II
b.	Narasihmacharya	ii.	Harihara Raya II
c.	Ranganatha Dikshita	iii.	Rama Raya
d.	Tatacharya	iv.	Krishnadevaraya

Key Points

• The royal priests occupied significant positions in the Vijayanagara Empire, offering spiritual guidance and acting as advisors to the rulers.
• Krishnashakti Acharya was the royal priest during Harihara Raya II, renowned for his deep spiritual knowledge and guidance.
• Narasihmacharya served under Devaraya II, who was instrumental in maintaining the empire’s stability and preserving its culture.
• Ranganatha Dikshita was associated with Krishnadevaraya, a ruler known for his cultural and literary contributions.
• Tatacharya served under Rama Raya, reflecting the continuity of spiritual and political partnerships in the empire.

Additional Information

• Devaraya II: Known as "Prouda Devaraya," he was one of the most successful rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire. His reign saw expansions and the flourishing of art and literature.
• Harihara Raya II: He was the third ruler of the Sangama dynasty and expanded the empire to various regions, ensuring its prosperity.
• Krishnadevaraya: The most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, known for his administrative skills and patronage of Telugu literature. His reign marked the golden era of the empire.
• Rama Raya: He was the regent of the Vijayanagara Empire and played a pivotal role during the Battle of Talikota, which ultimately led to the empire's decline.