Literary Contributions of the Hoysala Empire

Description: The Hoysala Empire, which ruled over parts of present-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, India, from the 10th to the 14th century, made significant contributions to Kannada literature. This quiz tests your knowledge about the literary works and authors associated with the Hoysala Empire.
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Which Hoysala king is considered to be the greatest patron of Kannada literature?

  1. Vishnuvardhana

  2. Veera Ballala II

  3. Narasimha I

  4. Narasimha II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vishnuvardhana, who ruled from 1108 to 1142 CE, is widely regarded as the greatest patron of Kannada literature during the Hoysala period.

Who is considered to be the first major Kannada poet of the Hoysala period?

  1. Nagachandra

  2. Janna

  3. Ranna

  4. Pampa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nagachandra, who lived in the 12th century CE, is considered to be the first major Kannada poet of the Hoysala period.

Which of the following is not a major work of Nagachandra?

  1. Pampa Bharata

  2. Mallinatha Purana

  3. Kavyavalokana

  4. Ramachandra Charita Purana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pampa Bharata is a work of Pampa, not Nagachandra.

Who is the author of the famous Kannada work 'Chamarasa Purana'?

  1. Nagachandra

  2. Janna

  3. Ranna

  4. Chamarasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chamarasa Purana is a work of Chamarasa, who lived in the 12th century CE.

Which Hoysala king commissioned the construction of the famous Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu?

  1. Vishnuvardhana

  2. Veera Ballala II

  3. Narasimha I

  4. Narasimha II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vishnuvardhana commissioned the construction of the Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu.

Which of the following is not a famous Hoysala poet?

  1. Nagachandra

  2. Janna

  3. Ranna

  4. Kumara Vyasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kumara Vyasa is a famous poet from the Chalukya period, not the Hoysala period.

Who is the author of the Kannada work 'Sahasa Bhima Vijaya'?

  1. Nagachandra

  2. Janna

  3. Ranna

  4. Harihara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sahasa Bhima Vijaya is a work of Ranna, who lived in the 10th century CE.

Which Hoysala king is known for his patronage of Jain literature?

  1. Vishnuvardhana

  2. Veera Ballala II

  3. Narasimha I

  4. Narasimha II


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Narasimha I, who ruled from 1141 to 1173 CE, was a patron of Jain literature.

Who is the author of the Kannada work 'Ajita Tirthankara Purana'?

  1. Nagachandra

  2. Janna

  3. Ranna

  4. Nemichandra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ajita Tirthankara Purana is a work of Nemichandra, who lived in the 11th century CE.

Which Hoysala king is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature?

  1. Vishnuvardhana

  2. Veera Ballala II

  3. Narasimha I

  4. Narasimha II


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Veera Ballala II, who ruled from 1173 to 1220 CE, was a patron of Sanskrit literature.

Who is the author of the Sanskrit work 'Veera Ballala Charita'?

  1. Nagachandra

  2. Janna

  3. Ranna

  4. Harihara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Veera Ballala Charita is a work of Harihara, who lived in the 14th century CE.

Which of the following is not a famous Hoysala temple?

  1. Hoysaleswara Temple

  2. Chennakeshava Temple

  3. Keshava Temple

  4. Virupaksha Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Virupaksha Temple is a famous temple in Hampi, which was built by the Vijayanagara Empire, not the Hoysala Empire.

Who is the author of the Kannada work 'Ragale'?

  1. Nagachandra

  2. Janna

  3. Ranna

  4. Harihara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ragale is a work of Harihara, who lived in the 14th century CE.

Which Hoysala king is known for his patronage of Telugu literature?

  1. Vishnuvardhana

  2. Veera Ballala II

  3. Narasimha I

  4. Narasimha II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narasimha II, who ruled from 1220 to 1235 CE, was a patron of Telugu literature.

Who is the author of the Telugu work 'Harihara Vilasam'?

  1. Nagachandra

  2. Janna

  3. Ranna

  4. Harihara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harihara Vilasam is a work of Harihara, who lived in the 14th century CE.

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