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.
Questions
In which year was the Vijayanagara Empire established?
- 1336
- 1343
- 1350
- 1356
Who was the first ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?
- Harihara I
- Bukka Raya I
- Deva Raya I
- Krishna Deva Raya
Which city served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire?
- Hampi
- Vijayanagara
- Bangalore
- Mysore
The Vijayanagara Empire reached its peak under which ruler?
- Krishna Deva Raya
- Achyuta Deva Raya
- Sadashiva Raya
- Venkata II
Which battle marked the beginning of the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire?
- Battle of Talikota
- Battle of Rakshasatangadi
- Battle of Vanniyambadi
- Battle of Kanchi
Which dynasty succeeded the Vijayanagara Empire in South India?
- Nayaks of Madurai
- Qutb Shahis of Golconda
- Adil Shahis of Bijapur
- Nizams of Hyderabad
The Vijayanagara Empire was known for its patronage of which religion?
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Buddhism
- Jainism
Which architectural style was popular during the Vijayanagara Empire?
- Dravidian
- Indo-Islamic
- Mughal
- Rajput
What was the main source of revenue for the Vijayanagara Empire?
- Agriculture
- Trade
- Taxes
- Mining
Which Portuguese traveler visited the Vijayanagara Empire and wrote about it?
- Vasco da Gama
- Pedro Alvares Cabral
- Fernão Mendes Pinto
- Bartolomeu Dias
The Vijayanagara Empire was divided into how many provinces?
- 4
- 8
- 12
- 16
Which of the following was not a major city of the Vijayanagara Empire?
- Hampi
- Vijayanagara
- Madurai
- Kanchi
The Vijayanagara Empire had a strong military. Which of the following was not a part of its military?
- Infantry
- Cavalry
- Artillery
- Navy
Which of the following was a major cultural center of the Vijayanagara Empire?
- Hampi
- Vijayanagara
- Mysore
- Bangalore
The Vijayanagara Empire left behind a rich legacy of art, architecture, and literature. Which of the following is not an example of Vijayanagara art?
- Vijayanagara paintings
- Vijayanagara sculptures
- Vijayanagara temples
- Vijayanagara manuscripts