Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1646 CE) PYQs — 10 UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions

Question 1

Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ?

Accepted Answer

A. Krishnadevaraya

Question 2

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?

Accepted Answer

A. Devaraya I

Question 3

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas? Wrestling Astrology Accounting Soothsaying Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 4

Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

Accepted Answer

D. Vijayanagara

Question 5

Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements : The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

C. Both 1 and 2

Question 6

Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?

Accepted Answer

C. Harihara I

Question 7

Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala temple having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located?

Accepted Answer

C. Hampi

Question 8

When Raja Wodeyar founded the kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire?

Accepted Answer

D. Venkata II

Question 9

Consider the following statements:

Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started the Saluva dynasty.
Vira Narasiniha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself.
Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother, Krishnadeva Raya.
Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 10

The following item consists of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:

Assertion (A): Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title.
Reason (R): He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration.

Accepted Answer

C. A is true but R is false