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1. Krishna Deva Raya ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1502–19 A.D.
[B] 1505–21 A.D.
[C] 1507–25 A.D.
[D] 1509–29 A.D.
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Correct Answer: D [1509–29 A.D.]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529 A.D. He expanded the empire by defeating the Gajapatis and Bahmani Sultanate. A polyglot, he spoke Telugu, Kannada, and Sanskrit. He constructed the Vithala Temple in Hampi and authored “Amuktamalyada,” supporting poet Tenali Ramakrishna.
2. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to social life in Vijaynagara empire?
1. Kings were tolerant towards other religions.
2. Muslims were employed in the administration and were freely allowed to build mosques.
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:
The Kings of Vijaynagara empire were tolerant towards other religions. Muslims were employed to help in the administration of the empire and were freely allowed to build mosques.
3. At which of the following places, you can find the specimens of Vijayanagara paintings?
- Tirupati
- Lepakshi
- Hampi
- Anegundi
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Specimens of paintings of Vijayanagar are found at the following places:Tirupati and Lepakshi. the Chennakesava temple at Somapalle, the Varadaraja temple at Kanchipurarn and the temples at Hampi and Anegundi.
4. The military architecture of the Bahmanis was influenced by which of the following?
[A] Europeans
[B] Persians
[C] Iranians
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Europeans]
Notes:
The military architecture of the Bahmani Kingdom was influenced by European ideas. While other constructions reveal Hindu and Persian influence. The forts at Panhala and Parenda were used by the Bahmanis as outposts.
5. Alauddin Imad Shah ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1500-12 CE
[B] 1502-15 CE
[C] 1508-25 CE
[D] 1510-30 CE
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Correct Answer: D [1510-30 CE]
Notes:
Fathullah Imad Shah was succeeded by his son, Alauddin Imad Shah. Alauddin Imad Shah ruled for another 20 years starting from 1510 to 30 CE. From the time of the inception of the Sultanate Berar was in quarrels with Ahmednagar.
6. Which of the following Alauddin Imad Shah?
[A] Fathullah Imad Shah
[B] Mahmud Gawan
[C] Darya
[D] Tufal Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Darya]
Notes:
Alauddin Imad Shah was succeeded by Darya (1530-62 CE). During the rule of Darya the hatred continued between Berar and Ahmednagar. Darya also tried to forge an alliance with Bijapur in order to counter the state of Ahmednagar.
7. Who of the following Chalukya rulers assumed the title of Chalukya Parameshwara?
[A] Narsimhavarman
[B] Vinayaditya
[C] Vikramaditya I
[D] Pulakeshin II
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Correct Answer: D [Pulakeshin II]
Notes:
Pulakeshin II assumed the title of Chalukya Parameshwara.
8. Krishna Deva Raya belonged to which of the following dynasties?
[A] Saluva dynasty
[B] Aravidu dynasty
[C] Sangama dynasty
[D] Tuluva dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Tuluva dynasty]
Notes:
Krishnadevaraya was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty and is considered to be its greatest ruler.
9. Kannada poet Sumanobana was court poet of which of the following Hoysala kings?
[A] Narasimha I
[B] Vira Narasimha II
[C] Vishnuvardhana
[D] Vira Someshwara
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Correct Answer: B [Vira Narasimha II]
Notes:
The Kannada poet Sumanobana was the court poet of King Vira Narasimha II.
10. Who among the following established the Cheluvanarayana Temple in Melukote?
[A] Adi Shankaracharya
[B] Ramanujacharya
[C] Channabasavanna
[D] Krishnadevaraya
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Correct Answer: B [Ramanujacharya ]
Notes:
The famous philosopher Ramanujacharya established the Cheluvanarayana Temple in Yadugiri (now Melukote, near Mysore).
