Q11. Saluva Narasimha, who usurped the throne and established the Saluva dynasty, originally held which administrative position under the Sangama rulers?
Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms: RAS Prelims MCQs
61 RAS Prelims MCQs on the Vijayanagar Empire and the regional kingdoms cover the four dynasties, the great rulers, the struggle with the Bahmanis and the Rajput states of the north. Krishnadeva Raya’s campaigns, the Battle of Talikota, the Bahmani rise in 1347 and Maharana Kumbha and Sanga of Mewar are all tested.
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Q12. Consider the following statements regarding the transition from the Saluva to the Tuluva dynasty:
I. The Saluva dynasty was the shortest-lived dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire.
II. Immadi Narasimha was the last ruler of the Saluva dynasty.
III. Vira Narasimha founded the Tuluva dynasty.
IV. The usurpation by Vira Narasimha is historically termed the ‘Second Usurpation’.
V. The Tuluva dynasty reached its zenith during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. The Saluva dynasty was the shortest-lived dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire.
II. Immadi Narasimha was the last ruler of the Saluva dynasty.
III. Vira Narasimha founded the Tuluva dynasty.
IV. The usurpation by Vira Narasimha is historically termed the ‘Second Usurpation’.
V. The Tuluva dynasty reached its zenith during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Saluva dynasty was short-lived, Immadi Narasimha was its last ruler, Vira Narasimha founded the Tuluva dynasty and this was the Second Usurpation. The Tuluva dynasty reached its peak under Krishnadeva Raya, not Achyuta Deva Raya, so V is incorrect.
Q13. What was the primary political consequence of the ‘First Usurpation’ by Saluva Narasimha?
Explanation
The First Usurpation, by Saluva Narasimha, saved Vijayanagar from breaking up under the weak later Sangama rulers.
Q14. Which of the following pairs of Vijayanagar Dynasties and their respective founders is correctly matched?
Explanation
Saluva Narasimha founded the Saluva dynasty. Sangama was founded by Harihara and Bukka, Tuluva by Vira Narasimha and Aravidu by Tirumala, so only the Saluva pair is correct.
Q15. Match the items in List I with those in List II and select the correct answer using the options given below.
| Vijayanagar Dynasty | Key Event/Feature |
|---|---|
| A. Sangama | i. The famous Battle of Talikota occurred during their nominal rule |
| B. Saluva | ii. Shifted the capital to Penukonda and later Chandragiri |
| C. Tuluva | iii. Longest ruling dynasty of the empire |
| D. Aravidu | iv. Shortest ruling dynasty that prevented the empire’s collapse |
Explanation
The Sangama dynasty ruled longest and the Saluva shortest. The Battle of Talikota took place during the nominal Tuluva rule, and the Aravidu rulers moved the capital to Penukonda and later Chandragiri. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
Q16. During his military campaigns, Krishnadeva Raya defeated the Gajapati ruler of Odisha. Who was the Gajapati king defeated by him?
Explanation
Krishnadeva Raya defeated Prataparudra Deva, the Gajapati ruler of Odisha, and married his daughter as part of the peace.
Q17. A candidate analyzing the military achievements of Krishnadeva Raya concludes that his capture of the Raichur Doab in 1520 was his greatest victory. Which historical figure was defeated by Krishnadeva Raya in the Battle of Raichur?
Explanation
In the Battle of Raichur in 1520 Krishnadeva Raya defeated Ismail Adil Shah of Bijapur and captured the Raichur Doab.
Q18. Consider the following statements regarding the military campaigns of Krishnadeva Raya:
I. He successfully suppressed the rebellion of the Ummatur chief, Gangaraja.
II. He undertook a victorious campaign against the Gajapatis of Odisha, capturing Udayagiri and Kondavidu.
III. He defeated the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates at the Battle of Diu.
IV. He restored the Bahmani Sultan Mahmud Shah to his throne and assumed the title ‘Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya’.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He successfully suppressed the rebellion of the Ummatur chief, Gangaraja.
II. He undertook a victorious campaign against the Gajapatis of Odisha, capturing Udayagiri and Kondavidu.
III. He defeated the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates at the Battle of Diu.
IV. He restored the Bahmani Sultan Mahmud Shah to his throne and assumed the title ‘Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya’.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Krishnadeva Raya successfully crushed the internal rebellion of Gangaraja of Ummatur and conducted victorious campaigns against the Gajapatis. He also restored Mahmud Shah to the Bahmani throne, assuming the title ‘Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya.’ However, he did not participate in the Battle of Diu, which was a naval conflict between the Portuguese and a combined fleet of Egypt, Gujarat, and Calicut.
Q19. What was the title assumed by Krishnadeva Raya after he defeated the rebellious vassals and stabilized the boundaries of the Vijayanagar Empire?
Explanation
Krishnadeva Raya was honored with the title ‘Abhinava Bhoja’ (The New Bhoja) in recognition of his immense literary patronage and his own scholarly achievements. This title compared him to the legendary King Bhoja of Dhara. Additionally, he was known as ‘Andhra Bhoja’ and ‘Sakala Kala Bhoja,’ reflecting his multifaceted contributions to the cultural, intellectual, and political life of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Q20. Which of the following pairs regarding Krishnadeva Raya’s campaigns is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
Krishnadeva Raya maintained generally friendly and cooperative relations with the Portuguese rather than seeking to expel them from Goa. He valued the Portuguese for their supply of high-quality Arabian horses and modern firearms, which were essential for his military campaigns. The other matches correctly describe his successes against the Gajapatis at Udayagiri, the Adil Shahis at Raichur, and the local chieftain at Ummatur.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 11 | (d) Provincial Governor of Chandragiri |
| 12 | (b) V only |
| 13 | (c) It saved the Vijayanagar Empire from disintegration caused by the weak later Sangama rulers |
| 14 | (d) Saluva - Saluva Narasimha |
| 15 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 16 | (b) Prataparudra Deva |
| 17 | (b) Ismail Adil Shah of Bijapur |
| 18 | (a) I, II, and IV only |
| 19 | (c) Abhinava Bhoja |
| 20 | (d) Malabar Campaign - Expulsion of the Portuguese from Goa |
Key facts from Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
- Harihara and Bukka, founders of Vijayanagar, are said to have been feudatories of the Kakatiyas; the Raichur Doab between the Tungabhadra and Krishna was a zone of conflict with the Bahmanis.
- Deva Raya II earned the title Gajabetegara; Krishnadeva Raya took the title Abhinava Bhoja and defeated Prataparudra Deva of Odisha and Ismail Adil Shah in 1520.
- Saluva Narasimha, governor of Chandragiri, started the Saluva dynasty in the First Usurpation.
- Sadasiva Raya was the de jure king at the Battle of Talikota in 1565.
- The Bahmani Kingdom arose in 1347 after the revolt of the centurions against Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
- Sist was the standard land revenue tax; the Hazara Rama temple was built by Krishnadeva Raya; the Gol Gumbaz is at Bijapur.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms?
This page has 61 practice MCQs on Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms (Medieval Indian History). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Who won the Battle of Raichur in 1520?
Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagar defeated Ismail Adil Shah of Bijapur and captured the Raichur Doab, the fertile land between the Krishna and Tungabhadra. It is regarded as his greatest victory over the Deccan Sultanates.
Who was the king of Vijayanagar at Talikota?
Sadasiva Raya was the de jure ruler at the Battle of Talikota in 1565, though real power was held by Rama Raya of the Aravidu family. The defeat led to the sack of Hampi.
What was Sist in Vijayanagar?
Sist was the standard land revenue tax collected from peasants in the Vijayanagar Empire. Knowing such terms matters because the exam often asks for the meaning of a revenue term rather than a date.