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Vijayanagara Empire

📆 October 12, 2024

Total Questions: 44

21. In whose court was the famous Telugu poet 'Srinath'? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (c) Dev Raya Second
Solution:The Telugu Poet Srinath (1365-1441 AD) was in the court of Deveraya-II, who was teh ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire. He was also under the court of Pedakomati Vema reddy, the Reddy ruler of Kondavidu, CGPSC has deleted this question in its revised answer key.

22. Building Kalyaana Mandapas was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of - [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (d) Vijayanagara
Solution:Kalyana Mandapas meant to celebrate divine weddings was a notable feature of the Vijayanagara Kingdom.

Kalyana mandapas were pillared halls in Hindu temples that were primarily used for marriage ceremonies and other religious functions. They were a distinctive feature of temple architecture during the Vijayanagara Empire.

23. Where is the famous Vijaya Vitthal Temple, having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) Hampi
Solution:The Vitthal temple (Vijaya Vitthal Temple) was built by the king of Tuluva Dynasty Krishnadeva Raya (1509-29AD). One of the notable features of the Vitthal temple are its musical pillars. This temple is situated in Hampi. Hampi was the ancient capital of Vijayanagara Empire.

24. Which South Indian dance tradition was firstly developed during the time of Vijaynagar ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Yakshagaan
Solution:During the Vijaynagar period, Yakshagaan dance tradition was developed for first time. Yakshagaan is mainly a traditional folk dance of Karnataka, which is popular in its coastal district. It is based on mythological and religious stories.

25. The kingdom of Vijayanagara was founded by - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (c) Hariharaa and Bukka
Solution:The Vijaynagara empire was founded by Hariharaa and Bukka in 1336. This dynasty is known as Sangama Dynasty after their father's name. Hariharaa and Bukka were the ministers in the court at Kampili. Muhammad Tughluq invaded Kampili and arrested Hariharaa and Bukka. Both were forced to convert to Islam. Later, both were sent to the south to suppress a rebellion. They could not succeed, but under the influence of Saint Vidyaranya, they again reverted to Hinduism to establish the Vijayanagara Dynasty. They were inspired by their spiritual teacher Vidyaranya and Sayan, a noted commentator of Vedas. Four Dynasties ruled under this empire.

(i) Sangama dynasty (1336-1485). (ii) Saluva dynasty (1485- 1505), (iii) Tuluva dynasty (1505-1570) and (vi) Aravidu dynasty (1570-1646). These dynasties ruled over three hundred years. The capitals of Vijayanagara were Anegundi, Vijayanagara, Penukonda and Chandragiri respectively.

26. Vijayanagara Empire was established in which year? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) 1336 A.D.
Solution:The Vijayanagara Empire was established in 1336 A.D. by Harihara Raya-I and his brother Bukka Raya-I. They were warrior chieftains and loyal officials in the administration of Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled parts of the Deccan region. After the fall of the Kakatiya Kingdom to the Delhi Sultanate, the brothers were taken as prisoners but later released, and they eventually established their own kingdom.

27. Who was the founder Vijayanagara Empire ? [67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (c) Harihara-Bukka
Solution:Harihara and Bukka are the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire in 1336 A.D. on the banks of Tungabhadra.

28. The 'Vijayanagara' Kingdom was founded by - [Uttarakhand Lower (Sub.) (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Hariharaa and Bukka
Solution:Harihara and Bukka are the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire in 1336 A.D. on the banks of Tungabhadra.

Harihara I and Bukka Raya I were two brothers who founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336. The empire was located in the Deccan Plateau region of South India

  • They seceded from the Delhi Sultanate and established an independent state in Karnataka.
  • They established Vijayanagar as the capital city on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
  • They captured Mysore and Madurai.
  • They reformed the governance system of the empire.
  • They restored harmony between the warring Vaishnavas and the Jains

29. Which among the following kingdoms was founded by two Brothers, Harihara and Bukka ? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Kingdom of Vijayanagara
Solution:Harihara and Bukka are the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire in 1336 A.D. on the banks of Tungabhadra.

Harihara I and Bukka Raya I were two brothers who founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336. The empire was located in the Deccan Plateau region of South India

  • They seceded from the Delhi Sultanate and established an independent state in Karnataka.
  • They established Vijayanagar as the capital city on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
  • They captured Mysore and Madurai.
  • They reformed the governance system of the empire.
  • They restored harmony between the warring Vaishnavas and the Jains

30. The Ruling Dynasties Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva were associated with [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Vijayanagara
Solution:Vijayanagara Empire was established by Harihara and Bukka in 1336 A.D. The four dynasties of this empire are -Sangama dynasty (1336-1485 A.D.), Saluva dynasty (1485-1505 A.D.), Tuluva dynasty (1505-1570 A.D.) and Aravidu dynasty (1570-1646 A.D.)
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