Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms MCQ: Founding of Vijayanagara & Krishnadeva Raya's Golden Age

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.In which year was the Vijayanagara Empire established?

   • A.1336 AD✓ Correct Answer
   • B.1347 AD
   • C.1206 AD
   • D.1526 AD

   Explanation: The Vijayanagara Empire was established by Harihara and Bukka in 1336 AD.

2. Q2.Who were the founders of the Vijayanagara Empire?

   • A.Krishnadeva Raya
   • B.Harihara and Bukka✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Narasimha Saluva
   • D.Devaraya II

   Explanation: Vijayanagara Empire was established by Harihara and Bukka in 1336 AD. Their lineage was called Sangam Dynasty.

3. Q3.Which saint influenced Harihara and Bukka to establish the Vijayanagara Empire?

   • A.Ramanujacharya
   • B.Vidyaranya✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Madhavacharya
   • D.Shankaracharya

   Explanation: Harihara and Bukka became Hindu again coming under the influence of Saint Vidyaranya and established Vijayanagara.

4. Q4.Which dynasty did Harihara and Bukka belong to?

   • A.Saluva Dynasty
   • B.Tuluva Dynasty
   • C.Sangam Dynasty✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Aravidu Dynasty

   Explanation: Their lineage was called Sangam Dynasty as their father’s name was Sangam.

5. Q5.Who wrote the book 'Madura Vijayam' describing the conquest of Madurai?

   • A.Kumara Kampana
   • B.Gangadevi✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Harihara I
   • D.Bukka I

   Explanation: Kumara Kampana's wife Gangadevi made a vivid description of her husband’s victory in her book 'Madura Vijayam'.

6. Q6.Who was the first ruler of the Sangam dynasty to assume the title of 'Maharajadhiraja'?

   • A.Harihara I
   • B.Bukka I
   • C.Harihara II✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Devaraya I

   Explanation: After Bukka’s death in 1377 AD, his son Harihara II sat on the throne and assumed the title of 'Maharajadhiraja'.

7. Q7.Which Vijayanagara ruler captured Belgaum and Goa from the Bahmani kingdom?

   • A.Harihara I
   • B.Bukka I
   • C.Harihara II✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Devaraya II

   Explanation: The biggest success of Harihara II was to capture Belgaum and Goa of the Bahmani state in the west.

8. Q8.Who established the Saluva Dynasty?

   • A.Veer Narsingh
   • B.Narsingh Saluva✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Immadi Narasimha
   • D.Krishnadeva Raya

   Explanation: Samant Narsingh Saluva of Chandragiri removed the last ruler of the Sangam dynasty in 1485 AD and established the 'Saluva Dynasty'.

9. Q9.Who laid the foundation of the Tuluva dynasty?

   • A.Krishnadeva Raya
   • B.Achyutdev Rai
   • C.Veer Narsingh✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Sadasiva Raya

   Explanation: Veer Narsingh removed the son of Narsingh Saluva from the throne and laid the foundation of the Tuluva dynasty.

10. Q10.Who was the ruler of Vijayanagara during the 'Battle of Golconda' against Quli Qutb Shah?

    • A.Harihara II
    • B.Devaraya II
    • C.Krishnadeva Raya✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Ram Raya

    Explanation: Krishnadeva Raya, the ruler of Vijayanagara, fought the battle of Golconda with Sultan Quli Qutb Shah of Golconda.

11. Q11.The 'Ashtadiggajas' were associated with the court of which ruler?

    • A.Devaraya II
    • B.Krishnadeva Raya✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Achutaraya
    • D.Shivaji

    Explanation: Eight Telugu poets of Krishnadeva Raya's court were regarded as eight pillars of his literary assembly and known as Ashtadiggajas.

12. Q12.Which ruler assumed the title of 'Andhra Bhoj'?

    • A.Devaraya I
    • B.Harihara II
    • C.Krishnadeva Raya✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Bukka I

    Explanation: Krishnadeva Raya had assumed the title of ‘Andhra Bhoj’.

13. Q13.In which language was 'Amuktamalyada' written by Krishnadeva Raya?

    • A.Sanskrit
    • B.Tamil
    • C.Telugu✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Kannada

    Explanation: His main composition 'Amuktamalyada' is one of the five epics of Telugu language.

14. Q14.Which town was established by Krishnadeva Raya?

    • A.Nagalpur✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Hospet
    • C.Chandragiri
    • D.Warangal

    Explanation: Krishnadeva Raya established Nagalpur town.

15. Q15.Which Portuguese traveller visited Vijayanagara during the reign of Krishnadeva Raya?

    • A.Nicolo Conti
    • B.Abdur Razzaq
    • C.Domingo Paes✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Nuniz

    Explanation: During his time (Krishnadeva Raya), the Portuguese traveller 'Domingo Paes' travelled to the Vijayanagara empire.

16. Q16.Which Mughal emperor described Krishnadeva Raya as the most powerful ruler of India in his autobiography?

    • A.Akbar
    • B.Babur✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Humayun
    • D.Jahangir

    Explanation: Babur in his autobiography described Krishnadeva Raya as the most powerful ruler of India.

17. Q17.Who was the Persian ambassador to visit Vijayanagara during the reign of Devaraya II?

    • A.Ibn Battuta
    • B.Abdur Razzaq✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Al-Beruni
    • D.Marco Polo

    Explanation: Persian ambassador Abdur Razzaq came to Vijayanagara during the reign of Devaraya II.

18. Q18.In which year was the Battle of Talikota fought?

    • A.1526 AD
    • B.1556 AD
    • C.1565 AD✓ Correct Answer
    • D.1576 AD

    Explanation: In the famous Battle of Talikota, the combined Forces of Bahamani states defeated Vijayanagara in January 1565 AD.

19. Q19.Which state was NOT included in the combined forces of Bahmani states in the Battle of Talikota?

    • A.Bijapur
    • B.Golconda
    • C.Ahmednagar
    • D.Berar✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: According to the book, Barar (Berar) was not included in that combined Forces that defeated Vijayanagara.

20. Q20.Who started the translation of Mahabharata into Telugu?

    • A.Tikkan
    • B.Nannayan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Yerran
    • D.Pothana

    Explanation: The translation of Mahabharata in Telugu was started by Nannayan in the 11th century.