Vijayanagara Empire — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements about the Nayankara system of the Vijayanagara Empire is/are correct? 1. It was a military-feudal system where land was granted to military chiefs. 2. The Nayakas were required to maintain a stipulated number of troops for the king. 3. The system led to a highly centralized administration, strengthening the king's direct control over all territories. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which foreign traveler extensively described the city of Hampi and the reign of Krishnadevaraya, calling it 'the best provided city in the world'?
Consider the following statements regarding the Battle of Talikota (1565 CE): 1. It was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and a grand alliance of all five Deccan Sultanates. 2. The battle resulted in the immediate and permanent destruction of the Vijayanagara capital, Hampi. 3. Rama Raya, the de facto ruler of Vijayanagara, was captured and executed during the battle. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following literary works was authored by Krishnadevaraya himself?
Consider the following pairs: 1. Sangama Dynasty : Harihara I 2. Saluva Dynasty : Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya 3. Tuluva Dynasty : Krishnadevaraya 4. Aravidu Dynasty : Rama Raya How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?