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Vijayanagara Empire

📆 October 12, 2024

Total Questions: 44

11. Which famous war took place in 1565 AD ? [66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Talikota War
Solution:The battle of Talikota (1565), a watershed battle, was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan Sultanates (Barar was not included) resulted in the defeat of Vijayanagara and ended weakening one of the greatest Indian empires originating from southern India before the Maratha Empire. Talikota is situated in Karnataka near Vijayapura district.

12. The Battle of Talikota was fought between - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) Vijayanagara and combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar and Golconda
Solution:The battle of Talikota (1565), a watershed battle, was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan Sultanates (Barar was not included) resulted in the defeat of Vijayanagara and ended weakening one of the greatest Indian empires originating from southern India before the Maratha Empire. Talikota is situated in Karnataka near Vijayapura district.

13. The Battle of Talikota was fought in - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (b) 1565 A.D.
Solution:The battle of Talikota (1565), a watershed battle, was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan Sultanates (Barar was not included) resulted in the defeat of Vijayanagara and ended weakening one of the greatest Indian empires originating from southern India before the Maratha Empire. Talikota is situated in Karnataka near Vijayapura district.

14. When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Venkata-II
Solution:Tirumala, the brother of Ramaraya, dethroned Sadasiva Raya and captured the power in 1570 AD. Thus, the rule of Aravidu dynasty started. After Tirumala, his eldest son Shri Ranga-I became king. Venkata-II became the king after Ranga-I, who made Chandragiri as his capital. He was one among the greatest kings of Vijayanagara. He was a contemporary of king Wodeyar who laid the foundation of Mysore State in 1612 A.D.

15. What was the chief characteristic of the financial system of Vijayanagara Empire ? [39ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (b) Land Revenue
Solution:The Vijayanagara kings enjoyed a massive income from various sources like land revenue, wealth tax, trade tax, commercial tax, tax on industry, social and community tax and fine charged on crime. The main source of income was from land revenue which was fixed after the land was measured and categorized. The tax, namely 'Shisth' (Rai- Rekha) was the main source of income to the state. The revenue department was known as 'Athavane."

16. Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagara, consider the following statements : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2016]

1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.

2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Land revenue was the main source of income. The land was divided into four categories for purposes of assessment, namely wetland, dry lands, orchards and woods. The tax rate varied depending upon the quality of land, crop, soil, method of irrigation, etc. Thus, statement (1) is correct. The private owners of the workshop had to pay industries tax. Thus, statement (2) is also correct.

17. Ruins of which of the following represent the old capital of Vijayanagara ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007, 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Hampi
Solution:The ruins of Hampi (situated in Central Karnataka) represent the ancient capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Virupaksha temple, located in Hampi, was built during the Vijayanagara period. Hampi is a UNESCO world heritage site.

18. The remains of Vijayanagara empire are found in -: [63ʳᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Hampi
Solution:The ruins of Hampi (situated in Central Karnataka) represent the ancient capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Virupaksha temple, located in Hampi, was built during the Vijayanagara period. Hampi is a UNESCO world heritage site.

19. The capital of Vijaynagar Empire was situated on the bank of which river ? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Tungabhadra
Solution:Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire. Hampi is situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra. Group of monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO world heritage site located in Vijayanagara district of Karnataka.

20. Which ruler of Vijayanagara had sent his ambassador to the emperor of China ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Bukka-I
Solution:The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by Hariharaa and Bakka in 1336 AD. It is said that Vidyaranya (a sage) and Sayana (a commentator of Vedas), were the inspirational source of this empire. There were four dynasties which ruled over Vijayanagara, ie, Sangama Dynasty, Saluva Dynasty, Tuluva Dynasty and Aravidu Dynasty. Bukka-1(1356-77 AD), king of Sangama dynasty, had sent a mission to the Emperor of China in 1374 AD.
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