The correct answer to the question is option 3 - Krishna Deva Raya.

Option 1 - Narasimha Saluva: Narasimha Saluva was not the ruler of Vijayanagar during the time of the First Battle of Panipat. He was a nobleman and minister in the Vijayanagar Empire who served under Krishna Deva Raya.

Option 2 - Vira Narasimha: Vira Narasimha was also not the ruler of Vijayanagar during the time of the battle. He was an earlier king of the Vijayanagar Empire who reigned in the 15th century.

Option 3 (Correct) - Krishna Deva Raya: Krishna Deva Raya, also known as Krishna Raya, was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire during the time of the First Battle of Panipat. He was one of the most famous and influential rulers of the empire, known for his military prowess and patronage of arts and literature.

Option 4 - Sadasiva Raya: Sadasiva Raya was the last king of the Vijayanagar Empire, but he came to power several years after the First Battle of Panipat took place. Therefore, he was not