Q. What were the different types of forts that were present during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom?

1. Giridurga
2. Sthaladurga
3. Jaladurga
4. Vanadurga

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: During the rule of the Vijayanagar empire, four types of forts were recognized: Giridurga (hill fort), Sthaladurga (land fort), Jaladurga (water fort), and Vanadurga (forest fort), as mentioned in the Rayavachakamu written by a governor of Krishna Deva Raya. These represented the main fortifications of the kingdom.