The Reddis

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the Reddis, a prominent dynasty that ruled over parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in medieval India.
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Who was the founder of the Reddi dynasty?

  1. Prolaya Vema Reddi

  2. Anavema Reddi

  3. Kumaragiri Reddi

  4. Virabhadra Reddi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prolaya Vema Reddi established the Reddi dynasty in 1325 CE, after the decline of the Kakatiya dynasty.

Which of the following cities served as the capital of the Reddi kingdom?

  1. Warangal

  2. Kondavidu

  3. Rajamundry

  4. Addanki


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kondavidu, located in present-day Andhra Pradesh, was the capital of the Reddi kingdom.

What was the approximate duration of the Reddi dynasty's rule?

  1. 50 years

  2. 100 years

  3. 150 years

  4. 200 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Reddi dynasty ruled for approximately 150 years, from 1325 CE to 1478 CE.

Which of the following rulers is known for his patronage of literature and the arts?

  1. Anavema Reddi

  2. Kumaragiri Reddi

  3. Virabhadra Reddi

  4. Kataya Vema Reddi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kumaragiri Reddi, who ruled from 1386 to 1402 CE, was a renowned patron of literature and the arts.

What was the primary source of income for the Reddi kingdom?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Mining

  4. Taxes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was the primary source of income for the Reddi kingdom, with rice being the main crop.

Which of the following architectural marvels was constructed during the Reddi period?

  1. Warangal Fort

  2. Ramappa Temple

  3. Thousand Pillar Temple

  4. Belum Caves


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ramappa Temple, located in Telangana, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a notable example of Reddi architecture.

What was the official language of the Reddi kingdom?

  1. Telugu

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Kannada

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telugu was the official language of the Reddi kingdom, and it was widely used in administration and literature.

Which of the following was a major trading port during the Reddi period?

  1. Machilipatnam

  2. Visakhapatnam

  3. Nellore

  4. Kakinada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Machilipatnam was a major trading port during the Reddi period, facilitating trade with Southeast Asia and other regions.

What was the religious affiliation of the Reddi rulers?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Islam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reddi rulers were predominantly Hindu, and they patronized the construction of temples and religious institutions.

Which of the following was a significant military achievement of the Reddis?

  1. Defeat of the Delhi Sultanate

  2. Conquest of the Kakatiya kingdom

  3. Victory over the Bahmani Sultanate

  4. Repelling the Mughal invasion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reddis achieved a significant military victory by defeating the Delhi Sultanate in the Battle of Gandikota in 1360 CE.

What was the primary administrative unit in the Reddi kingdom?

  1. Nadu

  2. Vishaya

  3. Sima

  4. Desam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nadu was the primary administrative unit in the Reddi kingdom, consisting of multiple villages and towns.

Which of the following was a notable literary work produced during the Reddi period?

  1. Amuktamalyada

  2. Basavapurana

  3. Harikathamrutasara

  4. Manasollasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amuktamalyada, written by Srinatha, is a notable literary work produced during the Reddi period.

What was the primary agricultural crop cultivated in the Reddi kingdom?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. Sugarcane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice was the primary agricultural crop cultivated in the Reddi kingdom, as it was well-suited to the region's climate and soil conditions.

Which of the following rulers is known for his military prowess and conquests?

  1. Anavema Reddi

  2. Kumaragiri Reddi

  3. Virabhadra Reddi

  4. Kataya Vema Reddi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Virabhadra Reddi, who ruled from 1414 to 1420 CE, was known for his military prowess and conquests, expanding the Reddi kingdom's territory.

What was the approximate population of the Reddi kingdom at its peak?

  1. 1 million

  2. 5 million

  3. 10 million

  4. 15 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The approximate population of the Reddi kingdom at its peak is estimated to have been around 5 million.

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