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

Aliya Rama raya was killed by _______.

  1. Muhammad Shah

  2. Feroz Shah

  3. Hussien Nizam Shah I

  4. Kull Qutb Shah
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aliya Rama Raya was killed by Hussain Nizam Shah I in the Battle of Talikota (1565). This battle was a turning point where the Deccan Sultans allied against Vijayanagara. Aliya Rama Raya's death led to the destruction and decline of the Vijayanagara empire.

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Who built vittala swami temple In Hampi?

  1. Sadasivaraya

  2. Devaraya II

  3. Alia Ramaraya

  4. Saluva Narasimha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vitthala Temple was built during the reign of King Devaraya II, one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Vittala Temple or Vitthala Temple in Hampi is an ancient monument that is well-known for its exceptional architecture and unmatched craftsmanship. It is considered to be one of the largest and the most famous structure in Hampi.

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Who was the Vijayanagara king at the time Tallikota war?

  1. Sri Ranagaraya

  2. Venkatapari Raya II

  3. Virupaksha II

  4. Sadasiva Raya
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sadasiva Raya was the Vijayanagara king at the time of the Battle of Talikota in 1565, though Aliya Rama Raya was the actual power behind the throne. The battle resulted in a catastrophic defeat for Vijayanagara. Sadasiva Raya was a puppet ruler with Aliya Rama Raya as the regent.

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Who shiffeted the capital from Penugonda to Chandra Giri?

  1. Venkatapati Raya II

  2. Sri Rangaraya II

  3. Achuta Raya

  4. Sadasiva Raya
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Venkatapati Raya II shifted the capital from Penugonda to Chandragiri for better security and strategic positioning. The move was necessary due to continuous threats from the Deccan Sultans. Chandragiri offered a more defensible location in the declining empire.

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Who was the first Vijayanagara ruler?

  1. Bukkaraya

  2. Hari Hara Raya I

  3. Devaraya I

  4. Alia Ramaraya
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Harihara Raya I (Hakka) and his brother Bukka (Bukkaraya) founded the Vijayanagara empire in 1336 AD. Harihara Raya I became the first ruler. They were originally in the service of the Kakatiyas and later inspired by Vidyaranya to establish the kingdom.

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The Hoyasala kingdom was annexed to Vijayanagara empire during the period of ________.

  1. Sri Krishna Devaraya

  2. Virupaksha II

  3. Immadi Narasimha

  4. Hari Hara Raya I
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Harihara Raya I annexed the Hoysala kingdom to the Vijayanagara empire during his reign. This expansion secured control over key territories in Karnataka. The Hoysala capital was at Dwarasamudra near modern Hassan.

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Who wrote Madhura Vijayam?

  1. Ammauga Devi

  2. Parvati Devi

  3. Main Devi

  4. Ganga Devi
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Ganga Devi wrote Madhura Vijayam. Gangambika was a poet in the Vijayanagara Empire during the 14th century and chronicled the story of the victory of her husband, Kumara Kampana, son of Bukka Raya I over the Muslims in Madhura in the form of a poem. It chronicles the life of Kumara Kampanna Udayar or Kumara Kampanna II, a prince of the Vijayanagara Empire and the second son of Bukka Raya. The title of the eight chapter poem was Madhura Vijayam, also known as Veerakamparaya Charitram.
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Who wrote Pauduranga Mahatyam?

  1. Rajasekara

  2. Tenali Ramakrisima

  3. Ayyala Raja Ramabhadrudu

  4. Allasani Peddana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tenali Ramakrishna wrote Pauduranga Mahatyam, which is dedicated to Krishnadeva Raya's grandson, and so it is believed that he was only a boy poet during Krishnadevaraya. He was known for wit and prodigious poetry written in the Telugu language. Scholars treat his famous work Panduranga Mahatyam as the one among the Pancha Kavyas, the five great books of Telugu Literature.

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The gold coins of Vijayanagara kingdom were known as _______.

  1. Varahas

  2. Pains

  3. Nishka

  4. Kakini
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The gold coins of Vijayanagara kingdom were called Varahas, named after the boar emblem of the empire. Varahas were high-quality gold coins featuring the boar symbol. Other coin types included Paisa (copper), but Varahas were the prestigious gold currency.

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An inscription at Shravanabelagola states that the conflict between Jainas and Srivaishnavas was resolved by ______.

  1. Bukkaraya

  2. Harihara I

  3. Krishnadevaraya

  4. Proudhadevaraya
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An inscription at Shravanabelagola records that Bukkaraya I intervened to resolve a long-standing sectarian conflict between the Jainas and the Srivaishnavas, promoting religious harmony.