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Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

In Krishnadevaraya's court, Ashtadiggajas were the ____________.

  1. eight great poets of his court.

  2. eight great ministers in his court.

  3. eight elephants placed at eight corners of his capital

  4. eight great scholars of his kingdom.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ashtadiggajas were the eight legendary poets who adorned the court of Krishnadevaraya.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

The traveller who came in the time of Krishnadevaraya was _____.

  1. Baruni

  2. Domingoes Paes

  3. Ibn-Battuta

  4. Marco-polo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Domingos Paes came to India in the time of Krishnadevaraya, the most powerful king Vijayanagara Empire ever had. Domingo Paes was a Portuguese traveller who visited Vijayanagara Empire around the year 1520. He witnessed not just the wealth of Vijayanagara but also the most gallantly fought battles in the history of Vijayanagara --The Battle of Raichur between the grand army of Krishna Deva Raya and Adil Shah of Bijapur.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Which among the following place in Karnataka is the present location of the capital of Vijayanagar Empire?

  1. Hampi

  2. Kulyadi

  3. Kottigehara

  4. Thokur
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hampi is a village and temple town recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Karnataka, India. It is located within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

The single biggest item of import to the Vijayanagar empire was _________________.

  1. Luxury goods

  2. Horses

  3. Raw Silk

  4. Precious stones
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Horses were the most significant import for the Vijayanagara Empire, as they were essential for the military and were imported in large numbers from Arabia and Persia.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Rakkasa Thangadi or Thalikote war which ruined the glory of Vijayanagara dynasty was held in which year? 

  1. 1545

  2. 1565

  3. 1550

  4. 1560
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rakkasa Thangadi or Thalikote war which ruined the glory of Vijayanagara dynasty was held in 1565. The battle took place at Talikota, today a town in northern Karnataka, about 80 kilometres to the southeast from the city of Bijapur. The treacherous defeat of Vijayanagara Empire, followed subsequent destruction and looting which became short lived before the mighty successors of Rama Raya.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Harihara II and Bukkaraya laid the foundation of _________empire in the South.

  1. Devgiri

  2. Varangal

  3. Madra

  4. Vijayanagar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vijaynagara empire also known as (Karnata empire) and the kingdom of Bisnegar were based in the Deccan plateau region in the south region.

It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

The Vijayanagara Empire was established in ______.

  1. 1307

  2. 1318

  3. 1336

  4. 1348
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Vijayanagar kingdom was one of the important kingdoms in the medieval Indian history. Vijaynagar Dynasty rules over India for 3 centuries. The Vijayanagara kingdom was founded by Harihara and Bukka of the Sangama dynasty in 1336.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Who established the Vijayanagara empire?

  1. Harihara I and Bukka Raya I

  2. Krishna Devaraya

  3. Salim Narasimha

  4. Sadasivaraya
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Vijayanagar empire emerged in fourteenth century India. Two brothers, Hakka (Harihara I )and Bukka Raya, laid the foundations of the Vijaynagar capital and of the empire.  Also known as the Sangama brothers, these two brothers consolidated their power and then expanded it.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Which of the following dynasties ruled Vijayanagara empire? 

  1. Sangama

  2. Saluva and Tuluva

  3. Aravidu

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vijayanagara Empire was ruled by four successive dynasties: the Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, and Aravidu dynasties. Since all three listed options are correct, 'All the above' is the correct choice.