The Vijayanagara Empire

Description: The Vijayanagara Empire was a Hindu kingdom that ruled much of South India from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Test your knowledge about this empire with this quiz.
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In which year was the Vijayanagara Empire established?

  1. 1336

  2. 1343

  3. 1350

  4. 1356


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vijayanagara Empire was established in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I.

Who was the first ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Harihara I

  2. Bukka Raya I

  3. Deva Raya I

  4. Krishna Deva Raya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harihara I was the first ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Which city served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Hampi

  2. Vijayanagara

  3. Bangalore

  4. Mysore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vijayanagara was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

The Vijayanagara Empire reached its peak under which ruler?

  1. Krishna Deva Raya

  2. Achyuta Deva Raya

  3. Sadashiva Raya

  4. Venkata II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishna Deva Raya ruled from 1509 to 1529 and is considered the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Which battle marked the beginning of the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Battle of Talikota

  2. Battle of Rakshasatangadi

  3. Battle of Vanniyambadi

  4. Battle of Kanchi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Talikota in 1565 marked the beginning of the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Which dynasty succeeded the Vijayanagara Empire in South India?

  1. Nayaks of Madurai

  2. Qutb Shahis of Golconda

  3. Adil Shahis of Bijapur

  4. Nizams of Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nayaks of Madurai succeeded the Vijayanagara Empire in South India.

The Vijayanagara Empire was known for its patronage of which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Buddhism

  4. Jainism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vijayanagara Empire was known for its patronage of Hinduism.

Which architectural style was popular during the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Dravidian

  2. Indo-Islamic

  3. Mughal

  4. Rajput


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dravidian architecture was popular during the Vijayanagara Empire.

What was the main source of revenue for the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Taxes

  4. Mining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taxes were the main source of revenue for the Vijayanagara Empire.

Which Portuguese traveler visited the Vijayanagara Empire and wrote about it?

  1. Vasco da Gama

  2. Pedro Alvares Cabral

  3. Fernão Mendes Pinto

  4. Bartolomeu Dias


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fernão Mendes Pinto visited the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century and wrote about it in his book Peregrinação.

The Vijayanagara Empire was divided into how many provinces?

  1. 4

  2. 8

  3. 12

  4. 16


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vijayanagara Empire was divided into four provinces.

Which of the following was not a major city of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Hampi

  2. Vijayanagara

  3. Madurai

  4. Kanchi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madurai was not a major city of the Vijayanagara Empire.

The Vijayanagara Empire had a strong military. Which of the following was not a part of its military?

  1. Infantry

  2. Cavalry

  3. Artillery

  4. Navy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vijayanagara Empire did not have a navy.

Which of the following was a major cultural center of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Hampi

  2. Vijayanagara

  3. Mysore

  4. Bangalore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hampi was a major cultural center of the Vijayanagara Empire.

The Vijayanagara Empire left behind a rich legacy of art, architecture, and literature. Which of the following is not an example of Vijayanagara art?

  1. Vijayanagara paintings

  2. Vijayanagara sculptures

  3. Vijayanagara temples

  4. Vijayanagara manuscripts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vijayanagara manuscripts are not an example of Vijayanagara art.

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