Class 8 · English
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Key terms to remember
Tenali Rama
The brilliant, witty court poet of Krishnadeva Raya; he resolves the royal quarrel through a clever, humorous argument.
Krishnadeva Raya
The wise and powerful Vijayanagara king (ruled 1509–29 CE) whose reign is called the empire’s Golden Era.
Wit
Quick, clever and humorous intelligence; the central quality praised in the unit and used by Rama to solve problems.
Ashtadiggajas
The eight celebrated poets of Krishnadeva Raya’s court, including Allasani Peddana and Tenali Ramakrishna.
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