The title 'Andhra Bhoja' was given to the Vijayanagara ruler:

The title "Andhra Bhoja" ("the Bhoja of Andhra") was given to Krishnadeva Raya (ruled 1509-1529), the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagara empire, because of his patronage of Telugu literature.

Meaning of the title:

• Raja Bhoja of Malwa (11th century) was a famous scholar-king and patron of literature.
• Calling Krishnadeva Raya "Andhra Bhoja" compared him to Raja Bhoja as a great patron of Telugu (Andhra) literature.
• He was also called "Andhra Pitamaha" and "Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana", among other titles.

His contribution to literature:

• He was a scholar in Telugu and Sanskrit.
• He wrote "Amuktamalyada" (also called "Vishnuchittiyam") in Telugu, which tells the story of a Tamil Vaishnava woman saint and her father Periyalvar, and also contains advice on statecraft.
• He wrote Sanskrit works, including the drama "Jambavati Kalyanam".

His court:

• His court was adorned by eight great Telugu poets, known as the "Ashtadiggajas" (the eight elephants that support the eight directions).
• The period of his rule is regarded as the golden age of Telugu literature.
• He also patronised Kannada, Tamil and Sanskrit poets.

His other titles:

• He is also known as "Abhinava Bhoja" and "Sakala Kalabhoja".
• The famous jester Tenali Ramakrishna (Tenali Raman), who is a popular figure in folk tales, is associated with his court in tradition.

Telugu literature:

• Telugu was declared a classical language in 2008.
• The early Telugu poets Nannaya, Tikkana and Errana translated the Mahabharata into Telugu (the "Kavitraya", three poets).

Why not the other options?

• ✗Deva Raya II, Harihara I and Achyuta Raya were other Vijayanagara rulers.