The Vijayanagara Empire

The Vijayanagara Empire was a Hindu kingdom that ruled much of South India from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Test your knowledge about this empire with this quiz.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the Vijayanagara Empire established?

  1. 1336
  2. 1343
  3. 1350
  4. 1356
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Harihara I
  2. Bukka Raya I
  3. Deva Raya I
  4. Krishna Deva Raya
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which city served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Hampi
  2. Vijayanagara
  3. Bangalore
  4. Mysore
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Vijayanagara Empire reached its peak under which ruler?

  1. Krishna Deva Raya
  2. Achyuta Deva Raya
  3. Sadashiva Raya
  4. Venkata II
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which battle marked the beginning of the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Battle of Talikota
  2. Battle of Rakshasatangadi
  3. Battle of Vanniyambadi
  4. Battle of Kanchi
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dynasty succeeded the Vijayanagara Empire in South India?

  1. Nayaks of Madurai
  2. Qutb Shahis of Golconda
  3. Adil Shahis of Bijapur
  4. Nizams of Hyderabad
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Vijayanagara Empire was known for its patronage of which religion?

  1. Hinduism
  2. Islam
  3. Buddhism
  4. Jainism
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which architectural style was popular during the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Dravidian
  2. Indo-Islamic
  3. Mughal
  4. Rajput
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main source of revenue for the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Agriculture
  2. Trade
  3. Taxes
  4. Mining
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Portuguese traveler visited the Vijayanagara Empire and wrote about it?

  1. Vasco da Gama
  2. Pedro Alvares Cabral
  3. Fernão Mendes Pinto
  4. Bartolomeu Dias
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Vijayanagara Empire was divided into how many provinces?

  1. 4
  2. 8
  3. 12
  4. 16
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following was not a major city of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Hampi
  2. Vijayanagara
  3. Madurai
  4. Kanchi
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Vijayanagara Empire had a strong military. Which of the following was not a part of its military?

  1. Infantry
  2. Cavalry
  3. Artillery
  4. Navy
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following was a major cultural center of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Hampi
  2. Vijayanagara
  3. Mysore
  4. Bangalore
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Vijayanagara Empire left behind a rich legacy of art, architecture, and literature. Which of the following is not an example of Vijayanagara art?

  1. Vijayanagara paintings
  2. Vijayanagara sculptures
  3. Vijayanagara temples
  4. Vijayanagara manuscripts