Vijayanagara Empire: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Vijayanagara Empire (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2006Medieval History · Vijayanagara Empire
Q1. The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II?
Explanation
The Angkor Vat Temple, located in modern-day Cambodia, was built under the reign of King Suryavarman II (reigned 1113-c. 1150) of the Khmer empire. Originally dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it later became a major Buddhist center. The temple complex is a prime example of Khmer architecture and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world. Fig: Angkor Vat Temple
UPSC 2006Medieval History · Vijayanagara Empire
Q2. When Raja Wodeyar founded the kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire?
Explanation
Raja Wodeyar established the Wodeyar dynasty in Mysore, around the late 14th century. During this period, Venkata II (1586 to 1614) was one of the rulers of the Vijayanagar Empire (1336 A.D to 1646 A.D.), which, despite being in decline, continued to wield influence over southern India.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2006
(b) Angkor Vat Temple
2
2006
(d) Venkata II
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This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Vijayanagara Empire (Medieval History), asked from 2003 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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