Challenge Prelims V1.0 – Day 35 – GS Paper (Medieval History)

1. How many of the following statements was/were correct regarding the Vijayanagara architecture?

1. The temples had the presence of large Raya Gopurams.
2. Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars were located in temple premises.
3. Elephant was the most common animal found in temple pillars.
4. Building ‘Lotus Mahal’ and ‘Mahanavmi Dibba’ was a notable feature in the kingdom.

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2. With reference to the Vijayanagar empire, consider the following statements:

1. The empire consisted of seven lines of forts which encircled not only the city but also its agricultural hinterland and forests.
2. No mortar or cementing agent was employed anywhere in the construction of walls.
3. Water tanks and canals were a striking feature of the empire.
4. The terms amara, bhandaravada, and manya refer to notable feature in fort construction.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. With reference to the religious aspect of the Vijayanagar Empire, consider the following statements:

1. The role of Brahmans was limited to being ritual leaders.
2. All the ruling dynasties of the Vijayanagara empire patronized Shaivism only.
3. The task of solving disputes concerning temples was in the hands of the king.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. With reference to the Vijayanagara temple architecture, consider the following statements:

1. Provida style developed during this period.
2. Spouse of the chief deity was kept in the Amman shrine.
3. Tallest gopuram was called Raya Gopuram.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. With reference to Vijayanagara Empire, which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the ruling dynasties?

6. Which of the following travellers had visited and written about the Vijayanagara Empire?

1. Domingo Paes
2. Fernão Nuniz
3. Niccolao Manucci
4. Abdur Razzak

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7. Consider the following statements in the context of a ruler of Bahamani Kingdom:

1. He was a good calligraphist and a poet and often composed extempore verses.
2. He was a contemporary of King Deva Raya I of the Vijayanagara kingdom.
3. He encouraged the pursuit of astronomy and built an observatory near Daulatabad.

Which one of the following personalities is being referred to in the statements given above?

8. With respect to administrative units of the Vijayanagara empire, arrange the following in ascending order in terms of size:

1. Nadu
2. Sthala
3. Grama
4. Mandalam

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9. Consider the following statements, with reference to the Vijayanagar Empire:

1. The empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka.
2. The extent of the empire was limited to modern-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh only.
3. The rulers of the empire had friendly ties with the sultan of Madurai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. With reference to the Vijayanagara Empire, consider the following statements :

1. The Sangama dynasty was the first dynasty of the empire.
2. Krishnadeva Raya, a prominent ruler of the empire, belonged to this dynasty.
3. In 1565, Krishnadeva Raya’s forces were routed by the combined armies of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda in the battle at Rakshasi-Tangadi.

How many of the above statements are correct?

11. Which of the following statements is not correct about Nayakas in the Vijayanagara Empire?

12. Consider the following statements about Portuguese trade in India during the Vijayanagara Empire:

1. Indian exports by the traders mainly included saltpeter, sugar, rice, spices, and textiles.
2. Traders helped in transmitting potato, tobacco, maize, cocoa, and peanuts from Central America to India.
3. Trade in pepper, arms, and ammunition and war horses in India was a royal monopoly and no private traders were allowed to engage in the trade of these goods.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

13. With reference to the Vijayanagara Empire, consider the following statements:

1. The ruins of Hampi were discovered in 1800 by Colin Mackenzie through the priests of the Virupaksha temple.
2. People of that region remembered it as Hampi, a name derived from the local mother goddess, Pampadevi.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

14. Consider the following statements regarding Krishna Deva Raya:

1. He belonged to the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. He was a contemporary of Mughal dynasty founder, Babur.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

15. Consider the following statements:

1. Battle of Bannihatti was fought between Sultanates of Deccan and Vijayanagar Kingdom in 1565.
2. The battle led to the fall of Vijayanagar kingdom and consolidation of Bahmani kingdom in Deccan.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?