Vijaynagara Empire — 26 Medieval History PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

In 1336 A.D. who had established the Vijaynagar empire?

Accepted Answer

Harihar and Bukka. harihar also know as Hakka and his brother Bukka Raya, in 1336 AD. The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan in peninsular and Southern India. This was related to sangama dynasty member of a pastoralist cowherd community that claimed yadava lineage.

Question 2

Who was known as ‘Andhra-Bhoja’?

Accepted Answer

Krishnadevaraya. The correct answer is Krishnadeva Raya. He belongs to the Tuluva dynasty and was the emperor of the Vijaynagar empire during 1509-1529. He is considered the most powerful ruler of his dynasty and won many battles by defeating the sultans of Bijapur, Golconda.

Question 3

Who established the Vijay Nagar Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Harihar and Bukka. Two brothers, Harihara and Bukka, founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336. In its heyday, it stretched from the river Krishna in the north to the extreme south of the peninsula. In 1565, the city was sacked and subsequently deserted.

Question 4

The famous commentator of Vedic granthas Sayan were active in which of the following periods?

Accepted Answer

Vijayanagar Period. Acharya Sayan was well known commentator of Vedas. He was active during Vijayanagar period.

Question 5

Which South Indian dance tradition was firstly developed during the time of Vijaynagar ?

Accepted Answer

Yakshgaan. Yakshgaan South Indian dance tradition was firstly developed during the time of Vijaynagar empire.

Question 6

Niccolo Conti, who visited India during the rule of Vijaynagar, belonged to which country?

Accepted Answer

Italy. Nicolo Conti, who visited India during the rule of Vijaynagara, belonged to Italian merchant. Niccolo Conti visited Vijaynagar in 1420 AD during the reign of Devaraya-I. Nicolo Conti was an Itlian merchant, explorer and writer. Born in Chioggia, he travelled to India and Southeast Asia, and possibly to southern China, during the early 15th century.

Question 7

The founder of Vijaynagar Kingdom were:-

Accepted Answer

Harihar and Bukka. Vijayanagara Empire was established in 1336 AD by two brothers named Harihar and Bukka. Vijayanagara was a Hindu state in South India during the middle ages. The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was Hampi on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Harihar and Bukka were feudatories of Kakatiya king Rudrapratap Dev of Warangal. Harihar I was the first ruler of this dynasty. Anaigondi was its capital. It conquered Homsal in 1346 and Maturin in 1352-53. Bukka (1356-1377) after Harihar, his brother Bukka became the first king. In 1374, it sent its embassy to China. Bukka its assumed the title of founder of the Veda path.

Question 8

Which Indian rule reign witnessed the visit of traveller Domingo Paes?

Accepted Answer

Krshna Dev Rai. Domingo Paes came to India in the time of Krishna Dev Rai, the most powerful king. Vijayanagara empire ever had. Domingo Paes was a Portuguese traveller who visited Vijayanagar Empire around the year 1520. He witnessed not just the wealth of Vijayangar but also the most gallantly fought battles in the history of Vijayanagar - The battle of Raichur between the grand army of Krishna Deva Raya and Adil Shah of Bijapur. Religious Movements of the 8. 15th 16th and Centuries