Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms MCQ: Vijayanagara Administration & the Fall After Talikota

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

1. Q1.Which ruler of Vijayanagara is known to have built a dam across the Tungabhadra river?

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

   Explanation: Devaraya I built a dam across the Tungabhadra river to bring a canal into the city to solve the water shortage.

2. Q2.Sayana, the famous commentator on the Vedas, was associated with which empire?

   • A.Vijayanagara Empire✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Bahmani Kingdom
   • C.Chola Empire
   • D.Hoysala Empire

   Explanation: Sayana, the famous commentator of the Vedic texts, was patronized by the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.

3. Q3.Which Bahmani ruler was known as 'Zalim' (Cruel) due to his nature?

   • A.Humayun✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Ahmad Shah
   • C.Alauddin Hasan
   • D.Firuz Shah

   Explanation: Humayun (1458-1461 AD) was known as 'Zalim' (Tyrant) because of his cruel nature.

4. Q4.Who was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?

   • A.Sriranga III✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Venkata II
   • C.Rama Raya
   • D.Sadasiva Raya

   Explanation: Sriranga III was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.

5. Q5.What was the system of provincial administration in Vijayanagara called?

   • A.Nayankara System✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Ayangar System
   • C.Mansabdari System
   • D.Iqtadari System

   Explanation: The Nayankara system was a special feature of provincial administration, where military chiefs were given land (Amaram) in lieu of salary.

6. Q6.What was the 'Ayangar' system related to in Vijayanagara?

   • A.Village Administration✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Military Administration
   • C.Judicial Administration
   • D.Revenue Administration

   Explanation: The Ayangar system was associated with village administration, where a body of 12 functionaries conducted village affairs.

7. Q7.The gold coins of Vijayanagara were called:

   • A.Varaha or Pagoda✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Tanka
   • C.Jital
   • D.Dinar

   Explanation: The gold coins were called Varaha or Pagoda. Foreign travelers mentioned them as Pardaos.

8. Q8.Who was the founder of the Ahmednagar Sultanate?

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

   Explanation: Malik Ahmad founded the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmednagar in 1490 AD.

9. Q9.Which Vijayanagara ruler is credited with writing commentaries on Sanskrit texts?

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

   Explanation: Devaraya II wrote 'Mahanataka Sudhanidhi' and a commentary on the Brahma Sutras of Badrayana.

10. Q10.The famous Hazara Rama Temple depicts scenes from which epic?

    • A.Ramayana✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Mahabharata
    • C.Bhagavad Gita
    • D.Puranas

    Explanation: The walls of the Hazara Rama Temple are adorned with scenes depicting the story of the Ramayana.

11. Q11.Before establishing the Vijayanagara Empire, Harihara and Bukka were ministers in which state?

    • A.Warangal
    • B.Kampili✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Hoysala
    • D.Devagiri

    Explanation: Harihara and Bukka were ministers in the Kampili state. When Muhammad Tughluq conquered Kampili, he imprisoned them.

12. Q12.Who was the famous commentator of the Vedas associated with the founding of Vijayanagara?

    • A.Ramanuja
    • B.Sayan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Madhvacharya
    • D.Nimbarka

    Explanation: Harihara and Bukka had taken learning from their teacher Vidyaranya and the famous mentor of the Vedas, Sayan, to establish Vijayanagara.

13. Q13.Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the capitals of the Vijayanagara Empire?

    • A.Vijayanagara, Chandragiri, Anegondi, Venugonda
    • B.Anegondi, Vijayanagara, Venugonda, Chandragiri✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Chandragiri, Vijayanagara, Anegondi, Venugonda
    • D.Anegondi, Chandragiri, Vijayanagara, Venugonda

    Explanation: The capitals of the Vijayanagara empire were respectively - Anegondi, Vijayanagara, Venugonda and Chandragiri.

14. Q14.Who led the Vijayanagara forces to conquer Madurai in 1352-53 AD?

    • A.Harihara II
    • B.Kumara Kampana✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Virupaksha
    • D.Devaraya I

    Explanation: Harihara I sent two forces to conquer Madurai, one of which was led by Kumara Kampana, who conquered Madurai.

15. Q15.Who was the last ruler of the Sangam dynasty?

    • A.Devaraya II
    • B.Mallikarjuna
    • C.Virupaksha II✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Praudha Raya

    Explanation: Samant Narsingh Saluva removed the last ruler of the Sangam dynasty, Virupaksha II, in 1485 AD.

16. Q16.Who succeeded Krishnadeva Raya to the throne of Vijayanagara?

    • A.Sadasiva Raya
    • B.Achyutdev Rai✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Rama Raya
    • D.Tirumala

    Explanation: His (Krishnadeva Raya's) brother, Achyutdev Rai who ruled from 1529 to 1542 AD was the successor of Krishnadeva Raya.

17. Q17.According to Farishta, the actual area of the Battle of Talikota was between which two villages?

    • A.Rakshasi and Tangadi✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Mudgal and Raichur
    • C.Badami and Aihole
    • D.Hampi and Hospet

    Explanation: According to Farishta, this battle was fought in Talikota but the actual area of war was situated between two villages named Rakshasi and Tangadi.

18. Q18.Who killed Rama Raya in the Battle of Talikota?

    • A.Ali Adil Shah
    • B.Ibrahim Qutb Shah
    • C.Hussain Nizam Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Nizam-ul-Mulk

    Explanation: Hussain Nizam Shah killed Ram Raya with his own hand in this battle.

19. Q19.Who established the Aravidu Dynasty?

    • A.Tirumala✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Sriranga I
    • C.Venkata II
    • D.Rama Raya

    Explanation: Tirumala after dethroning Sadashiva in Penukonda sat on the throne and laid the foundation of Aravidu Dynasty (1570-1650 AD).

20. Q20.Who was the contemporary of King Vodiyar (founder of Mysore kingdom) among Vijayanagara rulers?

    • A.Sriranga I
    • B.Venkata II✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sadasiva Raya
    • D.Achyutdev Raya

    Explanation: Venkata II was contemporary of King Vodiyar, who established the kingdom of Mysore in 1612.