Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Which of the following famous rulers founded a suburban township near Vijayanagara called Nagalapuram after his mother?
Abdur Razzaq visited Vijayanagara during the reign of:
Whose coronation had completed 500 years at the time the question was asked (2008)?
Where are the remains of the Vijayanagara Empire found?
Which city was founded by Krishnadeva Raya?
Who was Nicolo Conti?
Who among the following are famous for their Telugu translations of the Mahabharata? Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Kamban 2. Kuttan 3. Nannaya 4. Tikkana Code:
Which famous battle took place in 1565 AD?
Under the renowned Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadeva Raya, which literature witnessed its golden age?
The Battle of Talikota was fought between:
According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas? 1. Wrestling 2. Astrology 3. Accounting 4. Soothsaying Select the correct answer using the code given below:
What was the chief feature of the financial system of the Vijayanagara Empire?
With reference to the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industry tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Persian traveller 'Abdur Razzaq' visited India during the reign of which king?
When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?
The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was situated on the bank of which river?
The famous Hazara Rama temple of Vijayanagara was constructed during the reign of whom?
Sayana, the celebrated commentator on Vedic texts, was active during which of the following periods?
The ruins of which of the following places represent the ancient capital of Vijayanagara?
Which ruler of Vijayanagara sent an embassy/ambassador to the Emperor of China?
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: Statements: 1. Krishnadeva Raya, the ruler of Vijayanagara, composed the work Amuktamalyada. 2. Krishnadeva Raya is also known as Andhra Bhoja. 3. His court was adorned by the court poet Allasani Peddana, who was proficient in both Sanskrit and Tamil. Code:
In the court of Krishnadeva Raya, the poet Mallanarya composed the works 'Bhava Chinta Ratna' and 'Virasaivamrita' in which language?
Which of the following poets was conferred the title of 'Andhra Kavita Pitamaha' by Krishnadeva Raya?
Which famous battle took place in the year 1565 AD?
Sayana, the commentator of Vedic texts, received patronage from: