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Key concepts in nutshell

- Discovery of Hampi - In 1799 the first British antiquarian Coli, Mackenzie. First surveyor general of Indian visited the ruins of Hampi, collected some manuscripts, had some water colours pained on monuments and made the first map of the site.

- The Rayas, Nayakas and Sultans - Harihara and Bukka asserted their independence of the Delhi sultanate and established the kingdome of vijyanagar on AD 1336.

- Kings and trading class - The warfare dependend mainly upon powerful cavalry. The Portuguese settled on the west coast of India in attempt to establish their trading and military stations.

- The climax and decline of Vijay Nagar Empire - Krishadeva Raya was an able administrator. He built dams for irrigation. He build magnificent places and temples. Its ruler Rama Raya was miserably defeated on the battlefield of Rakshasi - Tangadi. Talikota in A.D. 1565.

The victorious armies plundered and destroyed the city of Vijay nagar.

- Vijyanagar Hampi Architecture - The Vijyanagar architecture (Hampi Architecture) of the period (1336-1365) was unique building style evolved by the imperial vijayanagar empire.

- Hampi Bazar - Portuguese travellers Paes and Nuniz visited hampi in the mid 15th century.

They give an account of Hampi Bazar thus "in this street lived many merchants and there you will find all sort of rubies, diamonds pearls and cloths that you may wish to buy".

- Building and palacus - we know today about the vijayanagar palaces and building is derived from the archeological excavations at Hampi as no royal palaces structures have survived.

- King royal enclosure - Another important building at Hampi is the kings royal enclosure.

Paes tells against the gate there were two circles in which there were the dancing women richly arrayed with many jewels of gold and diamonds and many pearls.

- Mahanavami dibba - The Mahanavami dibba is located on one of the highest points in the city. It is a very large platform rising from a base of about 11000 feet to height of a 40 feet. It seems that it supported a wooden structure.

- Forts of Vijay nagar - in the constant struggle for power, fort and fortified settlements were a potent symbol of authority. The rulers of Vijaynagar empire created the cities with the main object of protection against invasions. The city itself was a fortress and designed as such in every manner.

Question. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to which dynasty?
(a) Chola
(b) Pallava
(c) Tuluva
(d) Chera

Answer : C

Question. Where Chennakeshava Temple is situated?
(a) Madurai
(b) Thanjavur
(c) Belur
(d) Chennai

Answer : C 

Question. Where Brihadishvara Temple is situated?
(a) Madurai
(b) Chennai
(c) Thanjavur
(d) Cochin

Answer : C

Question. ‘Amuktamalyada’, a book on statecraft was written by
(a) Rama Raya
(b) Krishnadeva Raya
(c) Harihara
(d) Bukka

Answer : B

Question. Nagalapuram was founded by
(a) Krishnadeva Raya
(b) Harihar
(c) Bukka
(d) Rajaraja Chola

Answer : A

Question. Rama Raya was the Chief Minister of
(a) Vijayanagara
(b) Bijapur
(c) Golconda
(d) Ahmednagar

Answer : A

Question. The Amara-Nyaka-System was a major political innovation of
(a) Chola Empire
(b) Sangam Age
(c) Pallava Dynasty
(d) Vijayanagara Empire

Answer : D

Question. Which river was the major source of water for Vijayanagara?
(a) Krishna
(b) Kaveri
(c) Godavari
(d) Tungabhadra

Answer : D

Question. Vijayanagara Empire was founded in
(a) 12th century
(b) 13th century
(c) 14 th century
(d) 15th century

Answer : C 

Question. Gajapati rulers rules which of the following state?
(a) Orissa
(b) Deccan states
(c) Assam
(d) West Bengal

Answer : A 

Question. Which Persian ambassador visited the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Abdur Razzaq
(b) Ibn-Battuta
(c) Al-Biruni
(d) Duarte Barbosa

Answer : A

Question. Vijayanagara city was situated between which of the following rivers?
(a) Krishna in North and Tungabhadra in South.
(b) Krishna in the South and Cauvery in North.
(c) Tungabhadra in North and Krishna in South.
(d) Cauvery in the North and Tungabhadra in South.

Answer : A

Question. According to epigraphic evidence, who among the following founded the Vijayanagara empire?
(a) Sultans of Deccan
(b) Gajapati rulers of Orissa
(c) Harihara and Bukka
(d) Cholas of Tamil Nadu

Answer : C 

Question. The scenes of Ramayana were sculpted on the inner walls of
(a) Lotus Mahal
(b) Hazare Rama Temple
(c) Vitthala Place
(d) Virupaksha Temple

Answer : B

Question. Virupaksha temple is located in
(a) Vijayanagara
(b) Bijapur
(c) Mysore
(d) Madurai

Answer : A

Question. Who was the deity of Vitthala temple?
(a) Shiva
(b) Vitthala
(c) Vishnu
(d) Ganesha

Answer : B

Question. Who was the founder of Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Harihar
(b) Bukka
(c) Rajendra I
(d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer : D

Question. Abdur Razzaq was an ambassador sent by the ruler of
(a) Persia
(b) Russia
(c) Portugal
(d) Italy

Answer : A

Question. Hampi was recognised as a site of National importance in
(a) 1955
(b)1976
(c) 1986
(d) 1988

Answer : B

Question. On which of the following occassion was the ceremony performed at Mahanavami dibba?
(a) Navratri
(b) Marriage
(c) Diwali
(d) Victory over the enemy

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following statement is correct regarding Krishnadeva Raya?
(i) He was famous for his literary skills.
(ii) He composed Amuktamalyada in Telugu.
(iii) He was characterised by expansion and consolidation.
(iv) He belonged to Saluvas dynasty.
Codes
(a) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(d) All of these

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Rama Raya?
(i) He was a successor of Krishnadeva Raya.
(ii) He was the Chief Minister of Vijayanagara.
(iii) He never defeated in any battle.
(iv) He had very tremendous military skills.
Codes
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (iii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (ii)

Answer : D

Question. Read the following statements:
I. Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation.
II. There was peace and prosperity in his empire.
III. He was credited with building some fine temples.
IV. He belonged to the Sangama dynasty.
Which of the above statements are related to Krishnadeva Raya?
(a) Only I
(b) I, II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, III and IV

Answer : B

Question. Match the following.
              List I                 List II
A. Gajapati Ruler          1. Karnataka
B. Sultans                     2. Tamil Nadu
C. Chola                       3. Orissa
D. Hoysalas                 4. Deccan
Codes
    A B C D
(a) 3 4 2 1
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 4 3 2 1
(d) 2 1 3 4

Answer : A

Question. Match the following.
  List I                                List II
A. Colin Mackenzie         1. Ambassador of the ruler
of Persia
B. Dominago Paes         2. First Surveyor General
of India
C. Abdur Razzag            3. Reconstructed the Vijayanagara Empire
D. John M Fritz              4. Portuguese traveller to India
Codes
     A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 3 1 2 4
(d) 1 3 4 2

Answer : B

Question. When was the Vijayanagar Empire founded?
a) 1376
b) 1326
c) 1366
d) 1346

Answer : C

Question. Where is Kamalapuram Tank located?
a) Mysore
b) Vijayanagar
c) Bijapur
d) Golconda

Answer : B

Question. Which place was a socializing area for the women folks in the royal family?
a) Mahanavmi Dibba
b) Chajja
c) Lotus Mahal
d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. Mahanavami Dibba was performed on which occasion?
a) Marriage of the King
b) Victory over the enemy
c) All of the above
d) Workship of the state horse

Answer : D

Question. Name the person who exclaimed, “From the first circuit till the entry to the city a great distance was, there were agricultural fields where rice used to sow. There were many gardens with plenty of water that was supplied by two lakes.”
a) John Marshall
b) Domingo Paes
c) None of these
d) Abdur Razzaq

Answer : B

Question. Rakshasi Tangdi is also known as __
a) Talikota
b) Vijayanagar
c) Ahmadnagar
d) Bijapur

Answer : A

Question. In Vijayanagar, Deccan Sultans were termed as ___________
a) None of these
b) Rayas
c) Ashvapati
d) Narapati

Answer : C

Question. Who captured the 1st photograph of archaeological remains at Hampi?
a) Alexander Greenlaw
b) John Marshall
c) None of these
d) Collin Mackenzie

Answer : A

Question. Arrange the dynasties of the Vijaynagar kingdom in chronological order: a) Saluvas, b) Sangma Dynasty, C) Tuluvas
a) a,b,c
b) b,c,a
c) c,a,b
d) b,a,c

Answer : D

Question. Where is Brihadishvara temple located?
a) Thanjavur
b) Mysore
c) Vijayanagar
d) Belur

Answer : A

Question. Name the ambassador of Persia who was sent to Calicut?
a) Collin Mackenzie
b) Abdur Razzaq
c) Barbosa
d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. The first dynasty that ruled over Vijaynagar Empire was
a) Sangam Dynasty
b) Tuluva Dynasty
c) Saluva Dynasty
d) Aravidu Dynasty

Answer : A

Question. In which year was Hampi declared a World Heritage Site?
a) 1987
b) 1985
c) 1986
d) 1976

Answer : C

Question. Find out which one of the following is not correctly mached
(a) Amara-Nayakas System - Vijaynagar Empire
(b) Harihara and Bukka - Founded Vijaynagar
(c) MahanavamDibba - King's palace
(d) Hazara Rama Temple - New Delhi
a) c
b) a
c) d
d) b

Answer : C

Question. To whom is temple Vitthala dedicated?
a) Lord Vishnu
b) Lord Shiva
c) Lord Ganesh
d) Both A and C

Answer : A

Question. Name the river which flows through Vijayanagar?
a) Krishna
b) Tungabhadra
c) Tapi
d) Kaveri

Answer : B

Question. Who was the 1st Surveyor General Of India?
a) Collin Mackenzie
b) Harihara
c) Charles Metcoff
d) Francois Berneir

Answer : A

Question. Which word was used for the Greeks and other people who entered the subcontinent from the north west?
a) Yavana
b) Amara
c) Rayas
d) Chettis

Answer : A

Question. Who composed Amuktamalyada?
a) Harihara
b) Krishnadeva Raya
c) Bukka
d) Saluvas

Answer : B

 

ASSERTION AND REASON BASED MCQs

Directions : In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false and R is true.

Question. Assertion (A): Although the kingdom of Vijayanagara remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity.
Reason (R): Krishnadeva Raya’s successors were troubled by rebellious nayakas or military chiefs.
Answer : B

Question. Assertion (A): Some of the most spectacular gopurams were built by the local nayakas.
Reason (R): The nayakas believed in elaborated traditions of temple building. 
Answer : A

Question. Assertion (A): Temple building in India region had a long history. Pallavas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Cholas, all the rulers encouraged temple building.
Reason (R): Temples were developed as religious, social, cultural, economic and learning centre.
Shrines of Virupaksha and Pampadevi were very significant sacred centre. 
Answer : B

Question. Assertion (A): The Amara-Nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara empire.
Reason (R): Many features of this system were derived from the iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate. The Amara-Nayakas were military commanders who were given territories to govern by the Rayas or the rulers of Vijayanagara. 
Answer : A

Question. Assertion (A): The rulers took initiative in constructing, repairing and maintaining temples.
Reason (R): It, however, did not help in winning public support.
Answer : C

Question. Assertion (A): The rulers of the Vijayanagara got built large embankments to store water. They also constructed reservoirs of varying sizes.
Reason (R): They make arrangements to store the rainwater as this was the most arid zone of the peninsula. A very large tank was found built in the fifteenth century to store water. The water of this tank was used for several Royal centre purposes.
Answer : A

Very Short Answers

Question. Who was Colonel Colin Mackenzie?
Answer: a) An employee of the English East India Company.
b) Ruins at Hampi were brought to light in 1800

Question. What is Amara - Nayaka System?
Answer: It was a major political innovation of the -
a) Vijayanagara Empire
b) Many features of this system were derived from Delhi Sultanate.

Question. Why do you think agricultural tracts were incorporated within the fortified area?
Answer: To be prepared for their protection against the sieges.

Question. What do you know about Gopuram and Mandpam?
Answer: 1. Gopuram is a large pyramidal tower constructed over the entrance gate of a temple.
2. Mandapam were pillared outdoor the hall for public rituals

Short Answers

Question. Describe the main features of the temples in Vijayanagara Empire.
Answer: 1.Architects were influenced by the Indo-Islamic architectural styles.
2.Huge structure of temple.
3. Gopuram and Mandapas.
4.Temples were the symbol of Kings Power and resource.
5.Building of story upon story above the "garbhgriha" called Vimana.
6.Architecture was 'Dravida Style' but it had its own distinct features.
7.Temples have a Kalyanamandapa, used to music, dance, drama etc.

Question. How were the water requirements of Vijayanagara met?
Answer: a. Water requirement of Vijayanagara were met by the river Tungabhadra.
b. Tanks were made to overcome this problem.
c. Kamalapuram tank was used for irrigation and needs of the royal centers.
d. Hiriya canal was the most prominent water works.

Long Answer

Question. Describe the main causes responsible for the downfall of Vijayanagara Empire.
Answer: 1.Weakness of the Central Government.
2. Weak successor.
3. Rules of the different dynasties.
4. Continuos struggles against Bahamani Empire.
5. Role of Army.
6. Battle of Talikota.

Question. Describe the salient features of the administration of Vijayanagara Empire.
Answer: 1.The King.
2.Cabinet minister.
3.Provincial Government.
4.Local administration.
5.Judicial administration.
6.Financial administration.
7.Amar Nayak System.

Question. Describe the contribution of Krishnadeva Raya the greatest King of the Vijayanagara.
Answer: 1.His period is characterized by expansion and consolidation.
2. Broad toleration prevailed in his empire.
3. After a series of battles Vijayanagara emerged as a strongest military power.
4. Preach and Prosperity.
5. Efficient administration under his sway.
6. Productive agriculture.
7. Flourished inland coastal and overseas trade.
8. He was a great builder.
9. He was a scholar of Telugu and Patron of Telugu, Kannada and Tamil poets.
10. He was a man of justice.

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