States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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1. Which of the following was the first Vijaynagar king to include Muslims in his army?
[A] Harihara II
[B] Deva Raya I
[C] Deva Raya II
[D] Krishna Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Deva Raya I]
Notes:
Deva Raya I maintained a secular attitude in administrative matters of his empire. He had also included 10,000 Muslims in his army, being the first Vijaynagar king to do so. He also got a mosque and a slaughterhouse constructed for the convenience of the Muslim soldiers in the army.
2. The Aravidu Dynasty was founded by which of the following kings?
[A] Tirumala Deva Raya
[B] Sriranga Deva Raya
[C] Aliya Rama Raya
[D] Rama Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Aliya Rama Raya]
Notes:
Aliya Rama Raya who was the minister of Sada Siva Raya. He was the son-in-law of Emperor Krishna Deva Raya and eventually founded the Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagar Empire, the fourth and last dynasty of Vijayanagar empire.
3. Which of the following authored the famous work Maduravijayam?
[A] Gangadevi
[B] Hannamma
[C] Thirumalamma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gangadevi]
Notes:
During the rule of Vijaynagara Kings the position of women was not much improved. However, some of them were learned for example, Gangadevi who was the wife of Kumarakampana, authored the famous work Maduravijayam.
4. Parvathi temple is located at which of the following places?
[A] Tiruchirapalli
[B] Chidambaram
[C] Vellore
[D] Madurai
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Correct Answer: B [Chidambaram]
Notes:
Parvathi temple is located at Chidambaram. Other distinguished temples of Vijaynagara empire include those of the Varadaraja and Ekambaranatha temples at Kanchipuram and the Jambukeswara temple near Tiruchirapalli.
5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Bhamani Kingdom?
1. A number of high offices were given to the Hindus, many of whom were brahmans.
2. Sufism as a movement had taken root by now in many parts of India.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
A number of high offices were given to the Hindus, many of whom were brahmans especially during the time of Firoz Shah Bahmani. Sufism as a movement had also taken root by now in many parts of India.
6. Which of the following was known as Bhinar?
[A] Daultabad
[B] Ahmednagar
[C] Patna
[D] Magadh
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmednagar]
Notes:
Ahmed Bahri Nizarn Shah founded the capital city of Ahmednagar in the latter part of his reign. It was known as Bhinar in early Yadava times, the new capital of the Nizam Shahis was named after Ahmed Bahri Nizarn Shah.
7. Hussain Nizam Shah I ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1533-45 CE
[B] 1543-55 CE
[C] 1553-65 CE
[D] 1563-75 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1553-65 CE]
Notes:
Hussain Nizam Shah I ruled from 1553 to 65 CE. Hussain Nizam Shah I believed that it was in the interest of Ahmednagar’s to establish cordial relations with the Portuguese.
8. Which of the following rulers was also called as Jagadguru Badshah?
[A] Burhan Nizam Shah
[B] Ali Adil Shah I
[C] Ibrahim Adil Shah II
[D] Malik Hasan Bahri
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Correct Answer: C [Ibrahim Adil Shah II]
Notes:
Ibrahim Adil Shah II, or Jagadguru Badshah, was a Sunni patron known for religious tolerance. He employed Brahmins and Marathas, composed “Kitab-e-Navras” in Persian and Kannada, and promoted Hindustani classical music. His court attracted artists and scholars, and he built the Ibrahim Rauza in Bijapur.
9. Which of the following wrote the book Kitab-e-Navras?
[A] Malik Hasan Bahri
[B] Ibrahim Adil Shah II
[C] Ali Adil Shah I
[D] Burhan Nizam Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Ibrahim Adil Shah II]
Notes:
Ibrahim Adil Shah II ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur from 1580 CE to 1627 CE. He was a great patron of music and played many musical instruments. He also wrote the book Kitab-e-Navras (Book of Nine Rasas) in Dakhni.
10. Haidarabad was seized and sacked by Prince Muazzam in which of the following years?
[A] 1665 CE
[B] 1675 CE
[C] 1685 CE
[D] 1695 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1685 CE]
Notes:
The Mughals attacked Golconda and its neighbouring city of Haidarabad. Haidarabad was seized and sacked by Prince
Muazzam in 1685 CE. Abul Hasan withdrew to his impregnable fortress of Golconda.
