Option 1: Harihara and Bukka

Harihara and Bukka were the founders of the Vijayanagara Empire. They were brothers and were born in a region called Tulu Nadu (present-day Karnataka). They were appointed as governors by Muhammad bin Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi, but later rebelled against the Sultanate. After their successful rebellion, they established an independent kingdom called Vijayanagara in 1336 AD. The capital of the empire was initially located at Hampi but was later shifted to Vijayanagara, near present-day Hampi in Karnataka.

Option 2: Krishnadeva Raya

Krishnadeva Raya was one of the most famous and successful rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire, but he did not lay the foundation of the empire. He ruled from 1509 to 1529 AD and his reign is often considered the golden age of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Option 3: Rama Raya

Rama Raya was a prominent ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire but he did not lay the foundation of the empire.

Option 4: Virupaksha Raya

Virupaksha Raya was not a founder of the Vijayanagara Empire. He was