Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms MCQ: Bahmani Kingdom's Founding & the Battle of Talikota

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

1. Q1.Who among the following are known as 'Kavitrayi' of Telugu literature?

   • A.Nannayan, Tikkan, Yerran✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Pothana, Vemana, Peddana
   • C.Tenali Rama, Dhurjati, Pingali Surana
   • D.Nannayan, Pothana, Srinatha

   Explanation: Nannayan, Tikkan and Yerran are famous as the 'Kavitrayi' of Telugu literature.

2. Q2.The Bahmani kingdom was founded during the reign of which Delhi Sultan?

   • A.Alauddin Khalji
   • B.Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Firuz Shah Tughluq
   • D.Sikandar Lodi

   Explanation: Bahmani kingdom was founded during the last days of Muhammad-Bin Tughluq’s reign.

3. Q3.What was the capital of the Bahmani Kingdom before it was shifted to Bidar?

   • A.Daulatabad
   • B.Gulbarga✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Bijapur
   • D.Golconda

   Explanation: The capital of the Bahmani kingdom was Gulbarga (Ahsanabad) initially.

4. Q4.Which temples were constructed by Krishnadeva Raya?

   • A.Virupaksha and Meenakshi
   • B.Hazara and Vitthalaswami✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Brihadeeswarar and Kailasanathar
   • D.Lingaraja and Konark

   Explanation: He (Krishnadeva Raya) also constructed temples like 'Hazara' and 'Vitalaswami'.

5. Q5.Which Bahmani ruler shifted the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar?

   • A.Hasan Gangu
   • B.Muhammad Shah I
   • C.Ahmad Shah Wali✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Mahmud Gawan

   Explanation: Ahmad Shah Wali shifted the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar.

6. Q6.Which river's doab was the main cause of conflict between Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms?

   • A.Krishna-Godavari Doab
   • B.Raichur Doab (Tungabhadra-Krishna)✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ganga-Yamuna Doab
   • D.Kaveri Doab

   Explanation: The Raichur Doab, situated between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, was the bone of contention between the two kingdoms.

7. Q7.Who was the Italian traveler to visit Vijayanagara during the reign of Devaraya I?

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

   Explanation: Italian traveler Nicolo Conti visited Vijayanagara in 1420 AD during the reign of Devaraya I.

8. Q8.Which traveler visited Vijayanagara empire during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya?

   • A.Fernao Nuniz✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Domingo Paes
   • C.Abdur Razzaq
   • D.Ibn Battuta

   Explanation: Portuguese traveler Fernao Nuniz visited Vijayanagara during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya (1529-1542 AD).

9. Q9.Which Sanskrit drama was written by Krishnadeva Raya?

   • A.Jambavati Kalyanam✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Madura Vijayam
   • C.Panduranga Mahamatyam
   • D.Manucharitam

   Explanation: Apart from Amuktamalyada in Telugu, Krishnadeva Raya wrote a Sanskrit drama named 'Jambavati Kalyanam'.

10. Q10.Who was the Prime Minister of the Bahmani kingdom known for his administrative reforms?

    • A.Mahmud Gawan✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Malik Amber
    • C.Hasan Gangu
    • D.Ahmad Shah

    Explanation: Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister of Muhammad Shah III and was a great administrator who served the Bahmani state faithfully.

11. Q11.The ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire are found in:

    • A.Bijapur
    • B.Golconda
    • C.Hampi✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Baroda

    Explanation: The ruins of the ancient Vijayanagara empire are located at Hampi in Karnataka.

12. Q12.What was another name for the Battle of Talikota?

    • A.Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Battle of Panipat
    • C.Battle of Khanwa
    • D.Battle of Raichur

    Explanation: The Battle of Talikota is also known as the 'Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi' or 'Battle of Bannihatti'.

13. Q13.Who was the commander of the Vijayanagara army in the Battle of Talikota?

    • A.Sadasiva Raya
    • B.Rama Raya✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Tirumala
    • D.Venkat II

    Explanation: Rama Raya was the actual ruler and commander who led the Vijayanagara forces but was captured and killed.

14. Q14.Which dynasty ruled Vijayanagara at the time of the Battle of Talikota?

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

    Explanation: The Tuluva dynasty was ruling at the time, with Sadasiva Raya as the nominal king and Rama Raya as the de facto ruler.

15. Q15.Who founded the independent kingdom of Bijapur?

    • A.Yusuf Adil Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Malik Ahmad
    • C.Quli Qutb Shah
    • D.Fatehullah Imad Shah

    Explanation: Yusuf Adil Shah founded the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur in 1489 AD.

16. Q16.Which kingdom was the first to secede from the Bahmani Kingdom?

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

    Explanation: Berar (Fatehullah Imad Shah) was the first to declare independence from the Bahmani kingdom in 1484 AD.

17. Q17.Who was the founder of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda?

    • A.Quli Qutb Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Ibrahim Qutb Shah
    • C.Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
    • D.Abdullah Qutb Shah

    Explanation: Quli Qutb Shah founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda in 1512 (or 1518) AD.

18. Q18.Who visited Vijayanagara after the Battle of Talikota and described the ruined city?

    • A.Caesar Frederick✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Ralph Fitch
    • C.Nicolo Conti
    • D.Barbosa

    Explanation: Caesar Frederick, a Portuguese traveller, visited Vijayanagara in 1567-68 AD, shortly after the battle, and described its ruins.

19. Q19.The 'Aravidu' dynasty ruled from which capital after the fall of Vijayanagara?

    • A.Penukonda✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Hampi
    • C.Badami
    • D.Warangal

    Explanation: Tirumala, the brother of Rama Raya, established the Aravidu dynasty with Penukonda as its capital.

20. Q20.Who built the famous 'Gol Gumbaz' at Bijapur?

    • A.Muhammad Adil Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Yusuf Adil Shah
    • C.Ibrahim Adil Shah II
    • D.Ali Adil Shah

    Explanation: Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah of Bijapur.