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

The Vijayanagar and the Bahamani Kingdoms fought relentlessly throughout the period of their existence for the possession of _____.

  1. Goa

  2. Goa, Dabhol and Chaul

  3. Telengana

  4. Raichur Doab
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Behamani kingdom in the Deccan was founded by Hasan Gangu in 1347.

The Vijayanagar kingdom in the south was founded by two brothers, Harihar, and Bukka in 1336. Both the Bahamani and the Vijayanagar kingdom were often at war with each other because both the kingdoms claimed for the Raichur Doab. Raichur Doab was fertile land. It was situated between the river Krishna and the river Tungabhadra.

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

The city of Vijayanagar (now known as Hampi) is situated on the northern bank of the river _____.

  1. Krishna

  2. Tungabhadra

  3. Kaveri

  4. Godavari
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hampi is located on the Northern bank of Tungabhadra river, which formed the nucleus of the Vijayanagara Empire, founded in 1336. The magnificent ruins at Hampi reveal a well-fortified city. 

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

Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagar empire:
1. It was named after the city of Vijayanagara.
2. Krishnadeva Raya was the greatest of all the Vijayanagar rulers.
3. Kings of Vijayanagar ruled on behalf of Shaivite deity Virupaksha.
4. Vijayanagar empire successfully resisted the march of the Delhi Sultans to the south.
Which of these statements are correct?

  1. 1 and 3

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vijaynagar empire was built by two brothers Harihar and Bukka in 1336. It was named after the city of Vijayanagara which was the capital of this empire. The most powerful ruler of this empire was Krishnadeva Raya. Virupaksha was a form of Shiva which was chosen as a tutelary deity of the Vijayanagara Kings. After the death of Krishanadeva Raya, this empire gradually declined in power. Realising this weakness, Muslim Sultans of Ahmednagar, Bidar, Berar, Bijapur, and Golkonda joined their hand together and defeated their common enemy Vijayanagara in the battle of Talikota in 1565.

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

Who was the greatest ruler in the history of Vijayanagar?

  1. Deva Raya II

  2. Saluva Narasimha

  3. Krishnadeva Raya

  4. Achyutdeva Raya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Krishnadevaraya was the greatest ruler in the history of the Vijayanagar empire. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. He became the dominant ruler by defeating the Sultans of Bijapur, Golconda, the Bahmani Sultanate and the Gajapatis of Odisha. He was one of the most powerful of all the Hindu rulers of India 

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

The Ashtadiggajas at the court of Krishnadevaraya were ______.

  1. eight great ministers like the Maratha Ashtapradhans

  2. eight great musicians

  3. eight great scholars of Telugu literature

  4. eight great Nayaks of the Empire of Vijayanagar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ashtadiggajas is the collective title given to the eight Telugu poets in the court of the emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya who ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 until his death in 1529. During his reign, Telugu literature and culture reached its zenith. In his court, eight poets were regarded as the eight pillars of his literary assembly. The age of Ashtadiggajas is called Prabhanda age (1540 AD to 1600).

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

Harihara and Bukka, the founders of the empire of Vijayanagar; named their dynasty as _____.

  1. Sangama

  2. Saluva

  3. Tuluva

  4. Aravidu
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A Correct answer
Explanation
The Vijayanagara Empire was based in the Deccan Plateau region in South India. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of Sangam dynasty.
Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Ayagars in Vijayanagar were ___________.

  1. Administrators of Nadus

  2. Governors of Provinces

  3. Administrators of Kottams

  4. Village functionaries
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ayagars were a group of twelve village functionaries who managed the administrative and economic affairs of the villages in the Vijayanagara Empire.

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

What was the important reason for fall of Vijayanagar Empire?

  1. Attack of combined armies of Bijapur,Golconda and Ahmednagar .

  2. Internal instability and weakness of Princes

  3. Moplah's rebellion

  4. Economic bankruptcy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Battle of Talikota in 1565 considered as the major downfall of the Vijayanagar Empire. The combined armies of Deccan Sultanates, that is, Bijapur, Golconda and Ahmednagar attacked the Vijayanagara kingdom and defeated the army of Vijayanagar King Rama Raya and killed him during the war.

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

Who was the spiritual leader associated with the founding of the Vijayanagara Kingdom?

  1. Ramdas

  2. Vidyaranya

  3. Purandaradas

  4. Appayya Dikshitar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vidyaranya, a sage and scholar, played a crucial role in inspiring and guiding the brothers Harihara and Bukka to establish the Vijayanagara Kingdom.