For any competitive exam aspirant—whether you are preparing for UPSC, SSC, or State PSCs—the Vijayanagar Empire is a “must-know” topic. Established in the 14th century, this empire was a powerhouse of culture, architecture, and military strength in South India.
In this blog, we will break down the history of the Vijayanagar Empire into simple, easy-to-remember points to help you score better in your exams.
Who Founded the Vijayanagar Empire?
The story of this great empire begins in 1336. The Vijayanagar Empire was founded by two brothers, Harihara I and Bukka Raya I. They belonged to the Sangama Dynasty.
According to historical accounts, they were inspired by their guru, Vidyaranya, to establish a Hindu kingdom to protect South Indian culture during a time of political instability. The empire eventually saw the rule of four major dynasties:
- Sangama Dynasty
- Saluva Dynasty
- Tuluva Dynasty
- Aravidu Dynasty
What is the Capital of the Vijayanagar Empire?
The capital of the empire was Vijayanagara, which translates to the “City of Victory.” Today, the ruins of this magnificent capital are located in Hampi (modern-day Karnataka).
Hampi is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was chosen as the capital because of its strategic location—protected by the Tungabhadra River on one side and rugged, rocky mountains on the other.
Who is Known as the Founder of the Vijayanagar Empire?
While both brothers are credited, Harihara I is technically known as the first formal ruler or the primary founder who laid the administrative foundation. However, in most exams, if you see the names Harihara and Bukka together, that is your correct answer.
Who was the Greatest Ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire?
The golden age of the empire came under the rule of Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529) of the Tuluva Dynasty.
Why was he the greatest?
- Military Success: He defeated the Sultans of Bijapur and the Gajapatis of Odisha.
- Literature: He was a scholar himself and wrote Amuktamalyada in Telugu.
- Art & Culture: His court was graced by the Ashtadiggajas (eight famous poets), including the legendary Tenali Rama.
- Architecture: He built the famous Vittalaswamy and Hazara Rama temples in Hampi.
Who was the Last Ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire?
The empire began to decline after the Battle of Talikota (1565). The last ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire (specifically the Aravidu Dynasty) was Sriranga III. By his time, the empire had shrunk significantly and lost its former glory.
Features of Water Resources of the Vijayanagar Empire
One of the most impressive features of the empire was its advanced water management system. Since the region was semi-arid, the rulers focused heavily on irrigation.
- Tungabhadra Dam: They built massive embankments across the Tungabhadra River to create large reservoirs.
- Kamalapuram Tank: A huge tank built for irrigation and as a water source for the royal center.
- Hiriya Canal: This was one of the most prominent waterworks, drawing water from a dam across the Tungabhadra to irrigate the valley.
- Aqueducts: They used sophisticated stone channels to bring water directly into the heart of the city for the royal family and public use.
A Quick Detour: Who Succeeded Sher Shah Suri After His Death?
While discussing medieval history, aspirants often get confused between Northern and Southern dynasties. Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Sur Empire in North India, died in 1545. He was succeeded by his son, Islam Shah Suri (also known as Jalal Khan).
Note: While Sher Shah Suri ruled the North, the Vijayanagar Empire was flourishing in the South under the Tuluva dynasty.
Vijayanagar Empire MCQs for Practice
Q1. Who founded the Vijayanagar Empire? / विजयनगर साम्राज्य की स्थापना किसने की?
A. Harihara & Bukka / हरिहर और बुक्का, B. Krishna Deva Raya, C. Raja Raja Chola, D. Pulakeshin II
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Answer: A. Harihara & Bukka / हरिहर और बुक्का
Q2. On the banks of which river is Hampi located? / हम्पी किस नदी के तट पर स्थित है?
A. Krishna / कृष्णा, B. Godavari, C. Tungabhadra / तुंगभद्रा, D. Kaveri
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Answer: C. Tungabhadra / तुंगभद्रा
Q3. Which Persian traveler visited the court of Deva Raya II? / किस फारसी यात्री ने देवराय द्वितीय के दरबार का दौरा किया?
A. Nicolo Conti, B. Abdur Razzaq / अब्दुल रज्जाक, C. Afanasy Nikitin, D. Marco Polo
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Answer: B. Abdur Razzaq / अब्दुल रज्जाक
Q4. The ‘Ashtadiggajas’ were in the court of? / ‘अष्टदिग्गज’ किसके दरबार में थे?
A. Harihara I, B. Bukka I, C. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, D. Achyuta Deva Raya
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Answer: C. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q5. In which year did the Battle of Talikota occur? / तालीकोटा का युद्ध किस वर्ष हुआ था?
A. 1526, B. 1565 / 1565, C. 1556, D. 1571
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Answer: B. 1565 / 1565
Q6. Who wrote ‘Amuktamalyada’? / ‘अमुक्तमाल्यद’ किसने लिखी थी?
A. Tenali Rama, B. Allasani Peddana, C. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, D. Bharavi
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Answer: C. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q7. Which dynasty did Krishnadevaraya belong to? / कृष्णदेवराय किस वंश के थे?
A. Sangama, B. Saluva, C. Tuluva / तुलुव, D. Aravidu
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Answer: C. Tuluva / तुलुव
Q8. What was the main gold coin of Vijayanagar? / विजयनगर का मुख्य स्वर्ण सिक्का क्या था?
A. Dinar, B. Pagoda (Varaha) / पैगोडा (वराह), C. Mohur, D. Tanka
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Answer: B. Pagoda (Varaha) / पैगोडा (वराह)
Q9. The ruins of Vijayanagar are found in? / विजयनगर के अवशेष कहाँ मिलते हैं?
A. Bijapur, B. Golconda, C. Hampi / हम्पी, D. Baroda
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Answer: C. Hampi / हम्पी
Q10. Who was the first ruler of the Sangama dynasty? / संगम वंश का प्रथम शासक कौन था?
A. Harihara I / हरिहर प्रथम, B. Bukka I, C. Deva Raya I, D. Virupaksha
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Answer: A. Harihara I / हरिहर प्रथम
Q11. Nicolo Conti, the Italian traveler, visited during? / इतालवी यात्री निकोलो कोंटी किसके दौरान आए थे?
A. Deva Raya I / देवराय प्रथम, B. Harihara II, C. Bukka II, D. Sadasiva Raya
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Answer: A. Deva Raya I / देवराय प्रथम
Q12. Which goddess is the main deity of Hampi? / हम्पी की मुख्य देवी कौन हैं?
A. Meenakshi, B. Pampadevi / पंपादेवी, C. Kamakshi, D. Durga
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Answer: B. Pampadevi / पंपादेवी
Q13. The Nayankara system was related to? / नयन्कर प्रणाली किससे संबंधित थी?
A. Religion, B. Military Administration / सैन्य प्रशासन, C. Music, D. Trade
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Answer: B. Military Administration / सैन्य प्रशासन
Q14. Who was the spiritual guru of Harihara and Bukka? / हरिहर और बुक्का के आध्यात्मिक गुरु कौन थे?
A. Ramanuja, B. Vidyaranya / विद्यारण्य, C. Madhvacharya, D. Shankara
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Answer: B. Vidyaranya / विद्यारण्य
Q15. Which Bahmani Sultan was the rival of Bukka I? / बुक्का प्रथम का प्रतिद्वंद्वी बहमनी सुल्तान कौन था?
A. Alauddin Bahman Shah, B. Mohammed Shah I / मोहम्मद शाह प्रथम, C. Firoz Shah, D. Ahmad Shah
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Answer: B. Mohammed Shah I / मोहम्मद शाह प्रथम
Q16. The city of Nagalapuram was built by? / नागलपुर शहर किसके द्वारा बनाया गया था?
A. Bukka I, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Deva Raya II, D. Saluva Narasimha
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Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q17. Which empire was the main rival of Vijayanagar? / विजयनगर का मुख्य प्रतिद्वंद्वी साम्राज्य कौन सा था?
A. Chola, B. Bahmani Kingdom / बहमनी साम्राज्य, C. Cheras, D. Marathas
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Answer: B. Bahmani Kingdom / बहमनी साम्राज्य
Q18. Who was called ‘Andhra Bhoja’? / किसे ‘आंध्र भोज’ कहा जाता था?
A. Rajaraja I, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Harihara II, D. Bukka II
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Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q19. Hazara Rama Temple was built during? / हजारा राम मंदिर का निर्माण किसके दौरान हुआ था?
A. Deva Raya I, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Harihara I, D. Bukka I
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Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q20. Who was the Portuguese Governor who helped Krishnadevaraya? / कृष्णदेवराय की सहायता करने वाला पुर्तगाली गवर्नर कौन था?
A. Vasco da Gama, B. Albuquerque / अल्बुकर्क, C. Almeida, D. Cabral
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Answer: B. Albuquerque / अल्बुकर्क
Q21. Which dynasty was the last to rule Vijayanagar? / विजयनगर पर शासन करने वाला अंतिम वंश कौन था?
A. Tuluva, B. Saluva, C. Aravidu / अराविदु, D. Sangama
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Answer: C. Aravidu / अराविदु
Q22. What was the term used for Village Assembly? / ग्राम सभा के लिए किस शब्द का प्रयोग किया जाता था?
A. Sabha, B. Ur / उर, C. Nadu, D. Mandala
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Answer: B. Ur / उर
Q23. Domingo Paes visited Vijayanagar during? / डोमिंगो पेस ने विजयनगर का दौरा किसके समय किया था?
A. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, B. Achyuta Raya, C. Deva Raya II, D. Bukka I
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Answer: A. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q24. The Battle of Talikota was fought against? / तालीकोटा का युद्ध किसके विरुद्ध लड़ा गया था?
A. Mughals, B. Deccan Sultanates / दक्कन सल्तनत, C. British, D. Rajputs
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Answer: B. Deccan Sultanates / दक्कन सल्तनत
Q25. Who was the commander of the army in Battle of Talikota? / तालीकोटा के युद्ध में सेना का सेनापति कौन था?
A. Sadasiva Raya, B. Rama Raya / राम राय, C. Tirumala, D. Venkata I
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Answer: B. Rama Raya / राम राय
Q26. ‘Mahanavami Dibba’ is associated with? / ‘महानवमी डिब्बा’ किससे संबंधित है?
A. Burial ground, B. Ritual Platform / अनुष्ठान मंच, C. Library, D. Kitchen
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Answer: B. Ritual Platform / अनुष्ठान मंच
Q27. Who was the most famous court poet of Krishnadevaraya? / कृष्णदेवराय का सबसे प्रसिद्ध दरबारी कवि कौन था?
A. Tenali Rama / तेनाली रामा, B. Allasani Peddana, C. Dhurjati, D. Nandi Thimmana
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Answer: B. Allasani Peddana
Q28. What was the main export of Vijayanagar? / विजयनगर का मुख्य निर्यात क्या था?
A. Horses, B. Spices / मसाले, C. Silver, D. Silk
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Answer: B. Spices / मसाले
Q29. Which ruler started the recruitment of Muslims in the army? / किस शासक ने सेना में मुसलमानों की भर्ती शुरू की?
A. Deva Raya II / देवराय द्वितीय, B. Harihara I, C. Bukka I, D. Saluva Narasimha
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Answer: A. Deva Raya II / देवराय द्वितीय
Q30. Who shifted the capital to Penugonda? / राजधानी को पेनुगोंडा किसने स्थानांतरित किया?
A. Rama Raya, B. Tirumala / तिरुमाला, C. Venkata II, D. Sriranga III
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Answer: B. Tirumala / तिरुमाला
Q31. What was the ‘Ayagar’ system? / ‘आयगर’ प्रणाली क्या थी?
A. Central Govt / केंद्र सरकार, B. Village Admin / ग्राम प्रशासन, C. Trade / व्यापार, D. Religion
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Answer: B. Village Admin / ग्राम प्रशासन
Q32. Which Portuguese traveler visited during Achyuta Deva Raya? / अच्युत देव राय के समय कौन सा पुर्तगाली यात्री आया था?
A. Barbosa, B. Fernao Nuniz / फर्नाओ नुनिज़, C. Paes, D. Nikitin
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Answer: B. Fernao Nuniz / फर्नाओ नुनिज़
Q33. Who built the Vitthala Temple at Hampi? / हम्पी में विट्ठल मंदिर का निर्माण किसने करवाया था?
A. Harihara II, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Deva Raya II, D. Bukka I
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Answer: C. Deva Raya II
Q34. What was the meaning of ‘Amaram’ in the empire? / साम्राज्य में ‘अमरम’ का क्या अर्थ था?
A. Tax, B. Land Grant to Military / सैन्य भूमि अनुदान, C. Palace, D. Court
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Answer: B. Land Grant to Military / सैन्य भूमि अनुदान
Q35. The Battle of Talikota is also known as? / तालीकोटा के युद्ध को और किस नाम से जाना जाता है?
A. Rakshasi-Tangadi / राक्षसी-तंगड़ी, B. Wandiwash, C. Haldighati, D. Bannihatti
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Answer: A. Rakshasi-Tangadi / राक्षसी-तंगड़ी
Q36. Who was the founder of the Tuluva dynasty? / तुलुव वंश का संस्थापक कौन था?
A. Krishna Deva Raya, B. Vira Narasimha / वीर नरसिंह, C. Narasa Nayaka, D. Saluva
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Answer: B. Vira Narasimha / वीर नरसिंह
Q37. Which traveler described Vijayanagar as equal to Rome? / किस यात्री ने विजयनगर का वर्णन रोम के समान किया?
A. Abdur Razzaq, B. Domingo Paes / डोमिंगो पेस, C. Conti, D. Barbosa
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Answer: B. Domingo Paes / डोमिंगो पेस
Q38. Who was the head of the province called ‘Mandala’? / ‘मंडल’ कहे जाने वाले प्रांत का प्रमुख कौन था?
A. Nayaka, B. Mandaleshvara / मंडलेश्वर, C. Gauda, D. Karnam
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Answer: B. Mandaleshvara / मंडलेश्वर
Q39. Which city was called the ‘City of Victory’? / किस शहर को ‘विजय का शहर’ कहा जाता था?
A. Mysore, B. Vijayanagara / विजयनगर, C. Madurai, D. Tanjore
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Answer: B. Vijayanagara / विजयनगर
Q40. Who wrote ‘Manucharitam’? / ‘मनुचरितम’ किसने लिखी थी?
A. Tenali Rama, B. Allasani Peddana / अल्लासानी पेदन्ना, C. Nandi Thimmana, D. Dhurjati
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Answer: B. Allasani Peddana / अल्लासानी पेदन्ना
Q41. The main female deity of Vijayanagar was? / विजयनगर की मुख्य महिला देवी कौन थीं?
A. Lakshmi, B. Pampa Devi / पंपा देवी, C. Saraswati, D. Parvati
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Answer: B. Pampa Devi / पंपा देवी
Q42. Which Muslim ruler was a contemporary of Krishnadevaraya? / कृष्णदेवराय का समकालीन कौन सा मुस्लिम शासक था?
A. Akbar, B. Babur / बाबर, C. Humayun, D. Sher Shah
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Answer: B. Babur / बाबर
Q43. The ‘Kalyana Mandapa’ is a feature of which style? / ‘कल्याण मंडप’ किस शैली की विशेषता है?
A. Chola, B. Vijayanagar / विजयनगर, C. Pallava, D. Pandya
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Answer: B. Vijayanagar / विजयनगर
Q44. Who was the deity worshipped at the Vitthala temple? / विट्ठल मंदिर में किस देवता की पूजा की जाती थी?
A. Shiva, B. Vishnu (Vitthala) / विष्णु, C. Ganesha, D. Kartikeya
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Answer: B. Vishnu (Vitthala) / विष्णु
Q45. The ‘Royal Centre’ of Hampi contained which structure? / हम्पी के ‘रॉयल सेंटर’ में कौन सी संरचना थी?
A. Lotus Mahal / लोटस महल, B. Gol Gumbaz, C. Charminar, D. Buland Darwaza
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Answer: A. Lotus Mahal / लोटस महल
Q46. Who was the founder of the Saluva Dynasty? / सालुव वंश का संस्थापक कौन था?
A. Narasimha Saluva / नरसिंह सालुव, B. Deva Raya, C. Bukka, D. Tirumala
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Answer: A. Narasimha Saluva / नरसिंह सालुव
Q47. In which year was the Tuluva dynasty founded? / तुलुव वंश की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई थी?
A. 1485, B. 1505 / 1505, C. 1529, D. 1336
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Answer: B. 1505 / 1505
Q48. Who was the first Vijayanagar king to take the title Maharajadhiraja? / महाराजाधिराज की उपाधि धारण करने वाला पहला विजयनगर राजा कौन था?
A. Harihara I, B. Harihara II / हरिहर द्वितीय, C. Bukka I, D. Deva Raya II
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Answer: B. Harihara II / हरिहर द्वितीय
Q49. The empire reached its zenith during the reign of? / साम्राज्य किसके शासनकाल में अपने चरमोत्कर्ष पर पहुँचा?
A. Deva Raya II, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Bukka I, D. Rama Raya
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Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q50. Which animal was a common motif in Vijayanagar art? / विजयनगर कला में कौन सा जानवर एक सामान्य रूपांकन था?
A. Elephant, B. Horse (Yali) / घोड़ा (याली), C. Tiger, D. Lion
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Answer: B. Horse (Yali) / घोड़ा (याली)
Q51. Who was the chief of the village administration? / ग्राम प्रशासन का प्रमुख कौन था?
A. Talara, B. Gauda / गौड़ा, C. Karnam, D. Senabova
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Answer: B. Gauda / गौड़ा
Q52. Which state did Vijayanagar constantly fight over Raichur Doab? / रायचूर दोआब के लिए विजयनगर किस राज्य से लगातार लड़ता रहा?
A. Bahmani / बहमनी, B. Mysore, C. Bijapur, D. Golconda
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Answer: A. Bahmani / बहमनी
Q53. Who was the commander-in-chief of the Vijayanagar army? / विजयनगर सेना का प्रधान सेनापति कौन था?
A. Dalavay / दलवाय, B. Nayaka, C. Pradhani, D. Rayas
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Answer: A. Dalavay / दलवाय
Q54. The elephant stables of Hampi show what style? / हम्पी के हाथी अस्तबल किस शैली को दर्शाते हैं?
A. Gothic, B. Indo-Islamic / भारत-इस्लामी, C. Dravidian, D. Vesara
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Answer: B. Indo-Islamic / भारत-इस्लामी
Q55. Which King wrote ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’? / किस राजा ने ‘जाम्बवती कल्याणम’ लिखा था?
A. Harihara, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Bukka, D. Deva Raya I
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Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q56. Who was the last ruler of the Tuluva dynasty? / तुलुव वंश का अंतिम शासक कौन था?
A. Achyuta Raya, B. Sadasiva Raya / सदाशिव राय, C. Venkata I, D. Rama Raya
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Answer: B. Sadasiva Raya / सदाशिव राय
Q57. Which traveler mentioned the practice of Sati in Vijayanagar? / किस यात्री ने विजयनगर में सती प्रथा का उल्लेख किया?
A. Conti, B. Barbosa / बारबोसा, C. Nikitin, D. Paes
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Answer: B. Barbosa / बारबोसा
Q58. What was the official language of the Vijayanagar court? / विजयनगर दरबार की आधिकारिक भाषा क्या थी?
A. Tamil, B. Telugu and Sanskrit / तेलुगु और संस्कृत, C. Kannada, D. Marathi
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Answer: B. Telugu and Sanskrit / तेलुगु और संस्कृत
Q59. Who was ‘Tenali Rama’? / ‘तेनाली रामा’ कौन थे?
A. General, B. Court Poet/Jester / दरबारी कवि, C. Spy, D. Foreigner
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Answer: B. Court Poet/Jester / दरबारी कवि
Q60. The battle of Talikota ended whose political power? / तालीकोटा के युद्ध ने किसकी राजनीतिक शक्ति समाप्त कर दी?
A. Cholas, B. Vijayanagar / विजयनगर, C. Mughals, D. Marathas
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Answer: B. Vijayanagar / विजयनगर
Q61. Who was the famous musician of the Vijayanagar era? / विजयनगर युग के प्रसिद्ध संगीतकार कौन थे?
A. Tansen, B. Purandara Dasa / पुरंदर दास, C. Thyagaraja, D. Amir Khusrau
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Answer: B. Purandara Dasa / पुरंदर दास
Q62. The ‘Ushas Parinayam’ was written by? / ‘उषा परिणयम’ किसके द्वारा लिखी गई थी?
A. Peddana, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Nandi, D. Rama
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Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q63. What was the tax on land called? / भूमि पर लगने वाले कर को क्या कहा जाता था?
A. Chauth, B. Shishta / शिष्ट, C. Bali, D. Zakat
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Answer: B. Shishta / शिष्ट
Q64. Which dynasty was founded by Tirumala? / तिरुमाला ने किस वंश की स्थापना की थी?
A. Sangama, B. Aravidu / अराविदु, C. Saluva, D. Tuluva
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Answer: B. Aravidu / अराविदु
Q65. Who was the ruler when Ibn Battuta visited South India? / जब इब्न बतूता ने दक्षिण भारत का दौरा किया तब शासक कौन था?
A. Harihara I / हरिहर प्रथम, B. Bukka I, C. Deva Raya I, D. Krishna Deva Raya
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Answer: A. Harihara I / हरिहर प्रथम
Q66. What was the revenue department called? / राजस्व विभाग को क्या कहा जाता था?
A. Athavana / अठवण, B. Diwan, C. Amaram, D. Bhandara
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Answer: A. Athavana / अठवण
Q67. The famous stone chariot is located in which temple? / प्रसिद्ध पत्थर का रथ किस मंदिर में स्थित है?
A. Virupaksha, B. Vitthala Temple / विट्ठल मंदिर, C. Hazara Rama, D. Meenakshi
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Answer: B. Vitthala Temple / विट्ठल मंदिर
Q68. Who was known as ‘Abhinava Bhoja’? / ‘अभिनव भोज’ के रूप में किसे जाना जाता था?
A. Deva Raya II, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Bukka II, D. Sadasiva
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Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q69. Which kingdom was the first to use gunpowder in South India? / दक्षिण भारत में बारूद का उपयोग करने वाला पहला राज्य कौन सा था?
A. Vijayanagar / विजयनगर, B. Bahmani, C. Mysore, D. Marathas
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Answer: A. Vijayanagar / विजयनगर
Q70. Who was the guardian of Sadasiva Raya? / सदाशिव राय का संरक्षक कौन था?
A. Tirumala, B. Rama Raya / राम राय, C. Narasa Nayaka, D. Saluva
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Answer: B. Rama Raya / राम राय
Q71. Where did the Aravidu dynasty rule from? / अराविदु वंश ने कहाँ से शासन किया?
A. Hampi, B. Penukonda / पेनुकोंडा, C. Madurai, D. Tanjore
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Answer: B. Penukonda / पेनुकोंडा
Q72. Who was the deity at Virupaksha temple? / विरुपक्ष मंदिर में कौन से देवता थे?
A. Vishnu, B. Shiva / शिव, C. Brahma, D. Sun
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Answer: B. Shiva / शिव
Q73. Which group of people were called ‘Viprulu’? / ‘विप्रुलु’ किन लोगों को कहा जाता था?
A. Traders, B. Brahmins / ब्राह्मण, C. Soldiers, D. Farmers
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Answer: B. Brahmins / ब्राह्मण
Q74. The term ‘Rayagopuram’ refers to? / ‘रायगोपुरम’ शब्द का अर्थ है?
A. Palace, B. Temple Entrance / मंदिर का प्रवेश द्वार, C. Fort, D. Market
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Answer: B. Temple Entrance / मंदिर का प्रवेश द्वार
Q75. Who defeated the Sultan of Madurai? / मदुरै के सुल्तान को किसने हराया?
A. Harihara I, B. Kumara Kampana / कुमार कम्पन, C. Deva Raya I, D. Bukka II
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Answer: B. Kumara Kampana / कुमार कम्पन
Q76. Who wrote ‘Madhura Vijayam’? / ‘मधुरा विजयम’ किसने लिखी थी?
A. Krishnadevaraya, B. Gangadevi / गंगादेवी, C. Tirumalamba, D. Molla
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Answer: B. Gangadevi / गंगादेवी
Q77. Which dynasty ruled for the shortest time? / किस वंश ने सबसे कम समय तक शासन किया?
A. Sangama, B. Saluva / सालुव, C. Tuluva, D. Aravidu
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Answer: B. Saluva / सालुव
Q78. Who was the contemporary of Portuguese traveler Duarte Barbosa? / पुर्तगाली यात्री डुआर्टे बारबोसा का समकालीन कौन था?
A. Bukka I, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Achyuta Raya, D. Sadasiva Raya
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Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q79. The capital of the Sangama dynasty was? / संगम वंश की राजधानी क्या थी?
A. Anegunndi / अनेगुंडी, B. Madurai, C. Mysore, D. Warangal
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Answer: A. Anegunndi / अनेगुंडी
Q80. Which ruler defeated the Gajapatis of Odisha? / किस शासक ने ओडिशा के गजपतियों को हराया?
A. Deva Raya II, B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय, C. Saluva Narasimha, D. Bukka II
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Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya / कृष्णदेवराय
Q81. What was the ‘Karnam’ in village admin? / ग्राम प्रशासन में ‘कर्णम’ क्या था?
A. Headman, B. Accountant / लेखाकार, C. Guard, D. Priest
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Answer: B. Accountant / लेखाकार
Q82. Which part of the temple is known as the ‘Sanctum Sanctorum’? / मंदिर के किस भाग को ‘गर्भगृह’ कहा जाता है?
A. Gopuram, B. Garbhagriha / गर्भगृह, C. Mandapa, D. Vimana
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Answer: B. Garbhagriha / गर्भगृह
Q83. The main reason for the decline of the empire was? / साम्राज्य के पतन का मुख्य कारण क्या था?
A. Weak Successors, B. Battle of Talikota / तालीकोटा का युद्ध, C. Famine, D. British invasion
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Answer: B. Battle of Talikota / तालीकोटा का युद्ध
Q84. Who founded the city of Vidyanagar? / विद्यानगर शहर की स्थापना किसने की?
A. Harihara & Bukka / हरिहर और बुक्का, B. Deva Raya I, C. Krishnadevaraya, D. Bukka II
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Answer: A. Harihara & Bukka / हरिहर और बुक्का
Q85. Which Portuguese traveler stayed in Vijayanagar for many years? / कौन सा पुर्तगाली यात्री कई वर्षों तक विजयनगर में रहा?
A. Paes / पेस, B. Nuniz, C. Barbosa, D. All of these / ये सभी
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Answer: D. All of these / ये सभी
Q86. The title ‘Gajabetekara’ (Elephant Hunter) belonged to? / ‘गजबेतेकर’ (हाथियों का शिकारी) की उपाधि किसकी थी?
A. Bukka I, B. Deva Raya II / देवराय द्वितीय, C. Krishnadevaraya, D. Harihara II
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Answer: B. Deva Raya II / देवराय द्वितीय
Q87. The Battle of Talikota was fought on the banks of? / तालीकोटा का युद्ध किसके तट पर लड़ा गया था?
A. Tungabhadra, B. Krishna / कृष्णा, C. Godavari, D. Kaveri
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Answer: B. Krishna / कृष्णा
Q88. Who was the king of Vijayanagar during the first Bahmani war? / प्रथम बहमनी युद्ध के समय विजयनगर का राजा कौन था?
A. Harihara I, B. Bukka I / बुक्का प्रथम, C. Deva Raya I, D. Harihara II
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Answer: B. Bukka I / बुक्का प्रथम
Q89. What was the tax on artisans called? / कारीगरों पर लगने वाले कर को क्या कहा जाता था?
A. Shishta, B. Karu / कारु, C. Bali, D. Bhoga
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Answer: B. Karu / कारु
Q90. Who was the deity at the Hazara Rama Temple? / हजारा राम मंदिर में कौन से देवता थे?
A. Krishna, B. Rama / राम, C. Shiva, D. Ganesha
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Answer: B. Rama / राम
Q91. The ‘Lotus Mahal’ was used for? / ‘लोटस महल’ का उपयोग किसके लिए किया जाता था?
A. Council Chamber / परिषद कक्ष, B. Temple, C. Kitchen, D. Stable
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Answer: A. Council Chamber / परिषद कक्ष
Q92. Who was the founder of the Aravidu dynasty? / अराविदु वंश का संस्थापक कौन था?
A. Rama Raya, B. Tirumala / तिरुमाला, C. Venkata II, D. Sriranga
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Answer: B. Tirumala / तिरुमाला
Q93. Which ruler sent an embassy to China? / किस शासक ने चीन में एक दूतावास भेजा था?
A. Harihara I, B. Bukka I / बुक्का प्रथम, C. Deva Raya II, D. Krishnadevaraya
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Answer: B. Bukka I / बुक्का प्रथम
Q94. What was the police officer called in the city? / शहर में पुलिस अधिकारी को क्या कहा जाता था?
A. Talara / तलारा, B. Gauda, C. Karnam, D. Nayaka
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Answer: A. Talara / तलारा
Q95. The Vijayanagar style of architecture is a sub-style of? / विजयनगर वास्तुकला शैली किसकी उप-शैली है?
A. Nagara, B. Dravida / द्रविड़, C. Vesara, D. Indo-Saracenic
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Answer: B. Dravida / द्रविड़
Q96. Who was the ruler of Bijapur during the Battle of Talikota? / तालीकोटा के युद्ध के समय बीजापुर का शासक कौन था?
A. Ali Adil Shah / अली आदिल शाह, B. Ibrahim Qutb Shah, C. Nizam Shah, D. Barid Shah
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Answer: A. Ali Adil Shah / अली आदिल शाह
Q97. Which festival was the most important in Vijayanagar? / विजयनगर में कौन सा त्यौहार सबसे महत्वपूर्ण था?
A. Diwali, B. Mahanavami / महानवमी, C. Pongal, D. Holi
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Answer: B. Mahanavami / महानवमी
Q98. The ruins of Hampi are located in which state? / हम्पी के अवशेष किस राज्य में स्थित हैं?
A. Andhra Pradesh, B. Karnataka / कर्नाटक, C. Tamil Nadu, D. Kerala
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Answer: B. Karnataka / कर्नाटक
Q99. Who was the patron of the Sanskrit scholar Sayana? / संस्कृत विद्वान सायण का संरक्षक कौन था?
A. Bukka I / बुक्का प्रथम, B. Krishnadevaraya, C. Saluva Narasimha, D. Harihara II
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Answer: A. Bukka I / बुक्का प्रथम
Q100. What is the modern name of the city of Vijayanagar? / विजयनगर शहर का आधुनिक नाम क्या है?
A. Badami, B. Hampi / हम्पी, C. Belgaum, D. Halebidu
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Answer: B. Hampi / हम्पी
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1. Where is the Vijayanagar Empire located?
The empire was located in South India, covering most of the modern-day states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and parts of Kerala. Its heartland was the Deccan plateau.
2. Where is the Vijayanagar Empire ruins today?
The ruins are located in Hampi, in the Bellary district of Karnataka.
3. Who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire in 1498?
In 1498 (the year Vasco da Gama arrived in India), the empire was under the Saluva Dynasty. Specifically, Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya had passed away, and his son Immad Narasimha was on the throne, though the real power was with the commander Tuluva Narasa Nayaka.
4. Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar Empire?
The Battle of Talikota (1565), also known as the Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi, led to the total destruction and eventual decline of the empire.
5. Who is the last ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire?
The last significant ruler was Sriranga III.
6. Who was Sher Shah Suri?
Sher Shah Suri was the founder of the Suri Empire in North India. He is famous for introducing the “Rupiya” and building the Grand Trunk Road. He died in 1545.
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