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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 king who wrote a work 'Amuktamalayada' on the lines of Kautilya's Arthashastra, was _____.

  1. Deva Raya II

  2. Vira Narasimha

  3. Sri Ranga II

  4. Krishnadeva Raya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Krishnadevaraya, the most famous ruler of Vijayanagara, composed a work on statecraft in Telugu known as the Amuktamalyada. 

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

What was the bone of contention between Vijayanagar and the Bahmani Kingdoms?

  1. Krishna Delta

  2. Raichur Doab

  3. Godavari Delta

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

The Raichur Doab, the fertile land between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, was the primary cause of conflict between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate.

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

The foreign traveller who visited India during Vijayanagara period was ____.

  1. Megasthenes

  2. Yuan Chawng

  3. Fa-Hien

  4. Nicolo Conti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Nicolo Conti was an Italian merchant and explorer who visited the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century during the reign of Devaraya I.

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

Among the following, who visited the court of Sri Krishnadeva Raya?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Ramanuja

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

Vallabhacharya was a prominent philosopher and saint who visited the court of Sri Krishnadeva Raya. The other options listed were active in different periods or regions.

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

Match List-I (Travellers) with List-II (Kings) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II
A. Abdur Razzaq 1. Deva Raya-I
B. Nuniz 2. Deva Raya-II
C. Nicolo de Conti 3. Krishna Deva Raya
D. Barbosa 4. Achyuta Raya

  1. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4

  2. A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1

  3. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4

  4. A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Abdur Razzaq was the ambassador of Mirza Shah Rukh of Iran. He was summoned by the king of Vijaynagar Deva Raya-II of Sangam dynasty to visit the court. Fernao Nuniz was a Portuguese traveler and Chronicler who visited the court of Achyuta Raya and lived there for 3 years. Nicolo de Conti was an Italian merchant, scholar, and traveler who visited the Vijayanagar kingdom during the reign of Deva Raya-I. During the reign of Krishna Deva Raya Portuguese travellers, Domingo Paes and Durate Barbosa visited his court
Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The state of Hyderabad was founded by __________.

  1. Mursid Kuli Khan

  2. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah

  3. Mahmud Begada

  4. Muiz-ud-din Muhammad Bin Sam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The state of Hyderabad was founded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah in 1724 A.D., during the reign of Muhammad Shah Rangila, the 12th Mughal emperor (1719 A.D.-1748 A.D.). But after the death of Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah in 1748, Hyderabad fell prey to the disruptive forces.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Guru of the Sikhs.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth guru of th Sikhs. He had inspired the Khalsa with the belief that their destiny was to rule. Several battles were fought by Guru Gobind Singh against the Rajput and Mughal rulers, both before and after the institution of the Khalsa in 1699.
Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Poona became the capital of the Marathas in the eighteenth century.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

After Shivaji’s death, effective power in the Maratha state was wielded by a family of Chitpavan Brahmanas who served Shivaji’s successors as Peshwa (or principal minister). Poona became the capital of the Maratha kingdom. Under the Peshwas, the Marathas developed a very successful military organisation.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The Buddhist philosopher ______ was the spiritual preceptor of Dharmapala.

  1. Asvaghosha

  2. Haribhadra

  3. Aryadeva

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Haribhadra was a renowned Buddhist scholar and philosopher who served as the spiritual preceptor to the Pala king Dharmapala.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Mahipala I was the son of _________.

  1. Dharmapala

  2. Rajyapala

  3. Vikramapala

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

Mahipala I was the son of Vikramapala, who was a member of the Pala dynasty. He is credited with reviving the power of the Palas after a period of decline.