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1. Areas of which of the following current states did not come under control of Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529) controlled areas of modern Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, parts of Kerala, and Odisha. He conquered Raichur Doab from Bijapur Sultanate in 1520, defeated Gajapatis of Odisha by 1514 with Krishna River as boundary, and subdued Ummattur chiefs on Kaveri banks in Tamil Nadu and Malabar regions in Kerala. No sources record control over Maharashtra areas.
2. Tiruvengalanatha temple was constructed during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sada Siva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Achyuta Deva Raya]
Notes:
The Tiruvengalanatha temple was built at Vijayanagara during the reign of the king Achyuta Deva Raya. Tiruvengalanatha temple is now popularly known as the Achyutaraya temple on the name of this king.
3. Which of the following has the absolute authority in executive affairs during the Vijayanagar empire?
[A] Council of ministers
[B] King
[C] provincial governors
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [King]
Notes:
The Vijayanagar Empire flourished in southern India from 14th to 17th century A.D. There was a well-organized administration under the Vijayanagar kingdom. The Rayas (king) enjoyed absolute authority in executive matters.
4. Which of the following foreign travellers mentions the beautiful houses of the rich and a large number of their household servants during the rule of the Vijayanagar empire?
[A] Nicolo de Conti
[B] Abdur Razzaq
[C] Paes
[D] Athanasius Nikitin
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Correct Answer: C [Paes]
Notes:
Many foreign travellers visited the Vijayanagar kingdom. Paes mentions the beautiful houses of the rich and a large number of their household servants during the rule of the Vijayanagar empire.
5. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples built by Deva Raya I.
2. Hazara Ramaswamy temple adorned with sculptures illustrates the main events from the Ramayana.
3. Vittalaswami temple is a portrays magnificence in floral sculpture.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples built by Krishna Deva Raya. Hazara Ramaswamy temple adorned with sculptures illustrates the main events from the Ramayana. Vittalaswami temple is a portrays magnificence in floral sculpture.
6. Bahmanis ruled from which of the following cities?
- Gulbarga
- Bidar
- Vellore
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Bahmani Sultanate ruled from Gulbarga (1347-1425) and then Bidar. Sultan Ahmad Shah I Wali moved the capital to Bidar for its strategic location and climate. Bidar became a cultural center with the Mahmud Gawan Madrasa. The rulers promoted Persian culture and architecture, evident in existing monuments.
7. Which of the following Bahamani kings is also called as wali?
[A] Humayun Shah
[B] Ahmah Shah I
[C] Muhammad Shah I
[D] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmah Shah I]
Notes:
Ahmad Shah I who is also called Ahmad Shah Wali ruled the Bahamani kingdom from 1422 CE to 1435 CE. Ahmad Shah I who is called a saint (wali) on account of his association with the famous Sufi saint Gesu Daraz.
8. Which of the following Bahamani rulers came to be known as Ghazi-the killer of infidels?
[A] Alauddin Ahmad Shah I
[B] Alauddin Humayun Shah
[C] Ahmad Shah III
[D] Muhammad Shah III
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Shah III]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah III, known as Ghazi, reigned with Mahmud Gawan as prime minister, who reformed administration and expanded territory. He established the Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan in Bidar, led successful military campaigns against Vijayanagara, and consolidated Bahmani control over the Deccan, while promoting Persian culture and architecture.
9. Ahmed Bahri Nizam Shah ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1476-1500 CE
[B] 1486-1510 CE
[C] 1496-1520 CE
[D] 1498-1522 CE
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Correct Answer: B [1486-1510 CE]
Notes:
Ahmed Bahri Nizam Shah ruled from 1486 to 1510 CE. He fought against the forces of Qasim Barid of Bidar and Yusuf Adil Khan of Bijapur and established his headquarters in Junnar in western Deccan.
10. Ibrahim Adil Shah appointed which of the following as his prime minister?
[A] Burhan Nizam khan
[B] Asad Khan
[C] Amir Barid
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Asad Khan]
Notes:
Ibrahim Adil Shah ruled Bijapur from 1535 to 1558 CE as the first Adil Shahi Shah. He appointed Asad Khan as prime minister, who strengthened administration, military, and was involved in the Gol Gumbaz’s construction. Asad Khan’s diplomacy helped maintain Bijapur’s independence from the Mughal Empire.
