Consider the following statements regarding the Raichur Doab: 1. **Raichur Doab** refers to the fertile land lying between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers. 2. The Vijayanagara rulers fought prolonged wars against the **Bengal Kingdom** to gain control over the Raichur Doab. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

• A: Both 1 and 2 are correct
• B: Statement 1 is correct, Statement 2 is incorrect
• C: Statement 1 is incorrect, Statement 2 is correct
• D: Both 1 and 2 are incorrect

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