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. During which of the following period the Sangama dynasty ruled in south India?
[A] 1336–1485 CE [B] 1485–1503 CE [C] 1503–1570 CE [D] None of the above
Notes: The Sangama dynasty ruled South India from 1336–1485 CE. Founded by brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, they established the Vijayanagara Empire on the Tungabhadra River in present-day Karnataka. Under rulers like Deva Raya II, the empire expanded across southern India, controlling territories from Odisha to Malabar. The dynasty ended in 1485 CE when Narasimha of the Saluva Dynasty seized power. The Sangama period marked the empire’s military peak and cultural flourishing before later decline.
3. Which of the following Foreign travelers came to India during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya?
Notes: Achyuta Deva Raya ruled the Vijayanagar kingdom from 1529 CE to 1542 CE. Fernao Nuniz was a Portuguese traveller, chronicler and horse trader who visited India during the reign of Achyutaraya.
4. 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
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.
5. Jamshid was succeeded by which of the following?
[A] Subhan [B] Ibrahim Qutb Shah [C] Muhammad Quli [D] Muhammad Qutb Shah
Notes: Jamshid was succeeded in taking several forts from the Barid Shahis. Jamshid was succeeded very briefly by his son Subhan. The rule of Subhan was devoid of any major event.
Pampa (Adi Kavi): The first and greatest among them, famous for Adipurana and Vikramarjuna Vijaya (Pampa Bharata). He established the Champu style (a mix of prose and verse).
Ponna (Kavi Chakravarti): Known for his work Shanti Purana, he was a contemporary of Pampa and served in the court of Rashtrakuta King Krishna III.
Ranna (Kavi Chakravarti): A later contemporary who wrote the dramatic masterpiece Gadayuddha (Sahasa Bhima Vijaya) and Ajitha Purana.
7. Who was the founder of Chalukya dynasty of Badami?
[A] Pulakeshin I [B] Kirtivarman I [C] Mangalesha [D] Vikramaditya I
Notes: Pulakeshin I (reigned c. 543–566 CE) was the founder of the Badami Chalukya dynasty. He established the kingdom with its capital at Badami, originally known as Vatapi, in modern-day Karnataka, India. He was the first sovereign ruler of the dynasty, which reigned over the Deccan region from the 6th to the 8th century.
8. The stone inscription found at Halmidi belongs to which of the following Kadamba rulers?
Notes: The stone inscription found at Halmidi has been assigned to C. 450 CE. and belongs to Kadamba ruler Kakusthavarma, whose reign is estimated to be between 435 CE to 455 CE.
9. Who was the last ruler of hoysala dynasty?
[A] Narasimha III [B] Veera Ballala III [C] Vira Someshwara [D] Vira Narasimha II
Notes: Veera Ballala III (1292–1342) was the last great king of the Hoysala Empire. During his rule, the northern and southern branches of the Hoysala empire (which included much of modern Karnataka and northern Tamil Nadu) were consolidated and administered from Halebidu.
10. Who was the President of Indian National Congress held at Belgaum in the year 1924?
[A] Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad [B] M.K. Gandhi [C] S. Srinivasa Iyengar [D] Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Notes: M.K. Gandhi was the President of Indian National Congress held at Belgaum in the year 1924. It was the only session chaired by Mahatma Gandhi, and address covered Kadhi spinning and Non-Cooperation Movement, attended by 70,000 people.
