Vijayanagara Empire Quiz

Who were the founders of the Vijayanagara Empire?

• Krishnadeva Raya and Bukka Raya

• Harihara and Bukka

• Rama Raya and Krishna Raya

• Saluva Narasimha and Devaraya

Which empire did the Vijayanagara kings compete with on their northern frontier?

• Maurya Empire

• Maratha Empire

• Sultans of the Deccan and Gajapati rulers of Orissa

• Gupta Empire

What was an important architectural influence on Vijayanagara rulers?

• Mughal architecture

• Persian architecture

• Chola and Hoysala temple traditions

• Mauryan stupas

Which community played a significant role in the horse trade during the Vijayanagara period?

• Marathas

• Kudirai ChetÝs

• Rajputs

• Pandyas

When did the Portuguese arrive on the west coast of India?

• 1498

• 1600

• 1336

• 1526

What made the Portuguese significant players in the politics of the period?

• Their alliance with the Mughals

• Their naval superiority

• Their use of muskets and superior military technology

• Their control over Vijayanagara

What was a major trade item of Vijayanagara besides horses?

• Gold coins

• Spices, textiles, and precious stones

• Agricultural tools

• Shipbuilding materials

Which Vijayanagara ruler was known as the "establisher of the Yavana kingdom"?

• Harihara I

• Bukka Raya

• Krishnadeva Raya

• Rama Raya

The battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi (Talikota) in 1565 resulted in:

• The expansion of Vijayanagara

• The defeat of Vijayanagara by the combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda

• The rise of a new Vijayanagara dynasty

• Vijayanagara conquering the Delhi Sultanate

What was the primary role of the amara-nayakas in the Vijayanagara Empire?

• They were tax collectors in urban centers

• They were military commanders given territories to govern

• They were religious leaders responsible for temple administration

• They were foreign traders managing ports