Vijaynagar Empire

1

In the context of Vijayanagra Empire which of the following is not true-

A
Nayankara and Ayagar systems were two major political institutions
B
Brahmanas were more of a political and secular personnel rather than ritual leadears.
C
Raichur doab was the cockpit between Bahmani and the vijayanagara rulers.
D
Temples were also performing banking activities and irrigational works etc.
2

Which amongst the following is/are not a dynasty related to Vijayanagara empire?

  1. Sangama Dynasty
  2. Tuluva Dynasty
  3. Aravidu Dynasty
  4. Saluva Dynasty

Choose the correct options:

A
1 and 2 only
B
3 and 4 only
C
None of the above
D
All of the above
3

Consider the following statements and select the correct statements.

  1. Lepakshi paintings were associated with Vijayanagar.
  2. Gajendra Moksha mural painting is associated with Gujarat.
  3. Sittanavasal painting is associated with Jainism.
  4. Bagh & Ajanta paintings both have Buddhist elements.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
2, 3 & 4 only
B
1, 3 & 4 only
C
3 only
D
1 & 3 only
4

Consider the following statements:

  1. Perundanam and Sirtanam were the different officials under the Vijayanagar administration.
  2. Tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land under Krishna Deva of Vijaynagar.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
5

Among the four dynasties that ruled over Vijaynagar in medieval India, in given option which was not one among them?

A
Sangama Dynasty.
B
Saluva Dynasty.
C
Tuluva Dynasty.
D
Chera Dynasty.
6

With reference to famous king Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagara Empire, consider the following statements:

  1. He belongs to Saluva Dynasty.
  2. Krishna Deva Raya defeated the Deccan Sultans in the battle of Diwani.
  3. He helped the French to conquer Goa from the Bijapur rulers in 1510 and maintained friendly relations with them.

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

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
7

Who was the writer of Telugu book Amuktamalyada and a Sanskrit play, Jambavati Kalyana?

A
Krishnadeva Raya.
B
Vira Narsimha.
C
Allasani Peddana.
D
Nandi Thimmanna
8

With reference to Ayagar system in Vijayanagra Empire, consider the following statements:

  1. According to this, every village was a separate unit and its affairs were conducted by a team of 12 functionaries who were collectively known as the Ayagars.
  2. They were granted tax-free lands (manyams) which they were to enjoy in perpetuity for their services.
  3. The ayagars could also sell or mortgage their offices.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
9

Who wrote Sanskrit poem Madhuravijayam in 14th century?

A
Krishnadeva Raya
B
Hannamma
C
Gangadevi
D
Thirumalamma

Medieval History