Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms MCQ: Bahmani Administration, Successor Sultanates & Vijayanagara Art

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1. Q1.What was the main source of state income in the Vijayanagara Empire called?

   • A.Chauth
   • B.Sardeshmukhi
   • C.Shisht (Rai-rekha)✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Polaj

   Explanation: The tax named 'Shisht' (Rai-rekha) was the main source of state income.

2. Q2.What was the Central Department of Revenue called in the Vijayanagara Empire?

   • A.Diwan-i-Arz
   • B.Athavane✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Diwan-i-Insha
   • D.Amil

   Explanation: Central Department of Revenue was called 'Athavane' (Asthvan or Athvan).

3. Q3.What was the normal land tax rate in the Vijayanagara Empire?

   • A.One-half of the yield
   • B.One-third to one-sixth of the yield✓ Correct Answer
   • C.One-tenth of the yield
   • D.One-fourth of the yield

   Explanation: Normally, the land tax was one-third to one-sixth of the yield. It depends upon land category and crop quality.

4. Q4.The rebellion of which group led to the foundation of the Bahmani kingdom?

   • A.Amiran-e-Sadah✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Turkan-i-Chahalgani
   • C.Pindaris
   • D.Nayakas

   Explanation: Bahmani kingdom was founded during the last days of Muhammad-Bin Tughluq’s reign as a result of the rebellion of Amiran-e-Sadah in Deccan.

5. Q5.What name did Hasan Gangu give to Gulbarga after making it his capital?

   • A.Daulatabad
   • B.Ahsanabad✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Aurangabad
   • D.Fatehabad

   Explanation: He (Hassan Gangu) made Gulbarga the capital of his newly established kingdom and named it Ahsanabad.

6. Q6.Into how many provinces did Alauddin Hassan Bahman Shah divide his empire?

   • A.Three
   • B.Four✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Five
   • D.Six

   Explanation: To govern his empire, he divided it into four provinces of Gulbarga, Daulatabad, Barar and Bidar.

7. Q7.Who was known as 'Jagatguru' or 'Ablababa'?

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

   Explanation: Ibrahim Adilshah II, the ruler of Bijapur, was addressed with the title of 'Jagatguru' and 'Ablababa' (Friend of the poor).

8. Q8.Who composed the Hindi music collection 'Kitab-i-Navras'?

   • A.Amir Khusrau
   • B.Ibrahim Adil Shah II✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Baz Bahadur
   • D.Tansen

   Explanation: Ibrahim Adil Shah composed Hindi music collection 'Kitab-i-Navras'.

9. Q9.Which city was established by Ibrahim Adil Shah?

   • A.Navrasapur✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Fatehpur
   • C.Aurangabad
   • D.Hyderabad

   Explanation: Ibrahim established Navrasapur city.

10. Q10.Who wrote the famous history book 'Tarik-e-Ferishta'?

    • A.Abul Fazl
    • B.Ferishta✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Badauni
    • D.Khafi Khan

    Explanation: In the same era (reign of Ibrahim Adil Shah II), Ferishta had completed the work of a famous historic book named 'Tarik-e-Ferishta'.

11. Q11.Who founded the Barid Shahi Dynasty of Bidar?

    • A.Amir Ali Barid✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Qasim Barid
    • C.Ali Barid
    • D.Ibrahim Barid

    Explanation: Amir Ali Barid founded the Baridshahi Dynasty of Bidar.

12. Q12.Who was the founder of the Imad Shahi Dynasty of Berar?

    • A.Fatehullah Imad Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Burhan Imad Shah
    • C.Darya Imad Shah
    • D.Tufal Khan

    Explanation: Fatehullah Imad Shah founded the Imadshahi Dynasty of Barar (Berar).

13. Q13.Gujari Mahal was built by whom?

    • A.Man Singh Tomar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Rana Kumbha
    • C.Akbar
    • D.Shah Jahan

    Explanation: Gujari Mahal was built by King Man Singh Tomar in the 16th century.

14. Q14.Venkata II made which place his headquarters?

    • A.Penukonda
    • B.Chandragiri✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Vellore
    • D.Madurai

    Explanation: Venkata II became the ruler after Rang I. He made Chandragiri his headquarters.

15. Q15.The Vitthal Temple at Hampi was built by which ruler?

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

    Explanation: The Vitthal Temple (Hampi) was built by Krishnadeva Raya (1509 - 29 AD).

16. Q16.In the Vijayanagara Empire, women were experts in which of the following fields?

    • A.Wrestling
    • B.Astrology
    • C.Accounting
    • D.All of the above✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: According to the accounts of Nuniz, women in Vijayanagara were experts in wrestling, astrology, accounting, and music.

17. Q17.Which Russian traveler visited the Bahmani Kingdom in 1470 AD?

    • A.Athanasius Nikitin✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Nicolo Conti
    • C.Domingo Paes
    • D.Marco Polo

    Explanation: The Russian merchant Athanasius Nikitin visited the Bahmani Kingdom (Bidar) in 1470 AD during the reign of Muhammad Shah III.

18. Q18.Who held the title of 'Andhra Kavita Pitamaha' in the court of Krishnadeva Raya?

    • A.Allasani Peddana✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Tenali Ramakrishna
    • C.Nannaya
    • D.Tikkana

    Explanation: Allasani Peddana, the author of 'Manucharitam', was the foremost of the Ashtadiggajas and held the title of 'Andhra Kavita Pitamaha'.

19. Q19.Which literary work is authored by Tenali Ramakrishna?

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

    Explanation: Tenali Ramakrishna, a scholar in Krishnadeva Raya's court, wrote 'Panduranga Mahamatyam'.

20. Q20.What was the single biggest item of import into the Vijayanagara Empire?

    • A.Horses✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Silk
    • C.Diamonds
    • D.Spices

    Explanation: The Vijayanagara rulers imported high-quality horses from Arabia and Central Asia to strengthen their cavalry.