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11. Who among the following was the founder of the Tuluva dynasty?
[A] Veeranarasimha
[B] Saluvanarasimha
[C] Krishna devaraya
[D] Ramaraya
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Correct Answer: A [Veeranarasimha]
12. Who among the following Persian ambassador visited during the reign of Devaraya-II ?
[A] Abdur Razzack
[B] Nicolo-conti
[C] Dominigos Paes
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Abdur Razzack ]
Notes:
Persian ambassador Abdur Razzack visited during the reign of Devaraya-II (1426-1446) in 1443 A.D. He described about Vijayanagara in his book “History of Persia.
13. Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu were written by:
[A] Bammera Pothana
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Nandi Timanna
[D] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
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Correct Answer: A [Bammera Pothana ]
Notes:
Bammera Pothana rendered Bhagavatham into Telugu. His other works include Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu.
14. Motupalli inscription is associated with:
[A] Prola-I
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Rudramadevi
[D] Ganapatideva
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Correct Answer: D [Ganapatideva]
Notes:Some of the inscriptions of Kakatiya rulers:
- Hanamkonda inscription-Rudradeva
- Motupalli inscription-Ganapatideva
- Bidar inscription-Rudramadevi
15. Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were composed by:
[A] Srinatha
[B] Pothana
[C] Dhurjati
[D] Pingali Surrana
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha]
Notes:
Srinatha was the author of Haravilasam, Kasi Kandam, Bhima Kandam, Naishadam e.tc. The Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were also composed by him.
16. Who among the following was the author of Nirvochattra Ramayanam?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Kethana
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:
Tikkana’s first poetical work was “Nirvachanotthara Ramayana” (poetry without prose). It was also first poetical work without prose
17. Who among the following was the first Chalukya-Chola viceroy of Vengi?
[A] Kulottunga-I
[B] Rajaraja Mummadi
[C] Rajaraja Narendra
[D] Vira Choda
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Correct Answer: B [Rajaraja Mummadi ]
Notes:
After the death of Vijayaditya-VII, Kulottunga-I sent his son Rajaraja Mummadi as his first viceroy of Vengi.
18. Which of the following is incorrect with respect to inscriptions?
[A] Naneghat- Naganika
[B] Junaghad- Satakarni-II
[C] Amaravati- Sivmuka Satakarni
[D] Nasik- Gautami Balasri
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Correct Answer: B [Junaghad- Satakarni-II]
Notes:
Junaghad inscription was issued by Rudradaman.
19. Annamacharyulu was contemporary to:
[A] Saluva Narasimha
[B] Tulva Narasiha
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] Bukka-I
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Correct Answer: A [Saluva Narasimha]
Notes:
Annamacharyulu was contemporary to Vijayanagara king Saluva Narsimha
20. Who among the following constructed Purana pul or old bridge over River Musi?
[A] Quli-Qutub Shah
[B] Jamshid
[C] Mohmmad Shah
[D] Ibrahim
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Correct Answer: D [Ibrahim]
Notes:
Ibrahim constructed Purana pul or old bridge over R. Musi and planned to extend Golconda west wards. It was during his reign famous Hussain Sagar and Ibrahim Patnam tank were constructed
