Section A
1. Who established vijaynagar kingdom?
2. The first dynasty ruled over vijaynagar empire was?
3. Local goddness of vijaynagar are
4. Which of these rivers was the major source of water for vijaynagar?
5. When was Hampi declared as of place of national importance?
6. Famous king of vijaynagar empire, king Krishnadevaraya was from which dynasty?
7. Mention one reason why agricultural lands were fortified in vijaynagar?
8. Identify the rive that fulfilled most of the water requirements of the Empire?
9. Assertion (A) The Mahanavami Dibba occupied the central position in the king’s royal
residence.
Reason (R) It was the spot where king performed importance rituals on Mahanavami.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
10. Name the person who discovered the ruins of Hampi in 1800 CE.
11. Give reason why the Sultan of Deccan and Gajapati rulers of Orissa wanted control the
Northern Frontiers of Vijayanagara ?
12. Identify the Hindu God, that Vijayanagar kings claimed that they ruled on behalf of ……………..
13. Which title used by Vijayanagar kings, equaled to Arabic term Sultan?
14. Consider the following events.
1. Hampi declared World Heritage Site
2. Bahamani kingdom established
3. Mackenzie visits Vijayanagara
4. Gajapati kingdom established
Write in correct order
15. Consider the following statements about Battle of Talikota.
1. It was fought by Krisnadeva raya in Vijaynagara.
2. It was fought by combined forces of Bijapur-Ahmednagar-Golconda.
3. It was a decisive battle fought in 1565 CE.
4. Raya kings were victorious in the battle.
Which of the above are correct in relation to the battle?
(a) 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 2 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
16. When and by whom was vijaynagara empire founded ? Also explain its expansion ?
17. Name different dynasties which ruled over Vijaynagara.
18. Name the four most able rulers of first dynasty which ruled over Vijaynagara?
19. Who was the most famous ruler of Vijaynagara ? To which clan did he belongs ?
20. What was the period of rule by krishnadevaraya ? Which cities of Bahmani kingdom were
controlled by him ?
21. What was the battle of ‘ Rakshasi Tangadi’ ?
22. Who were Amara-Nayakas ? Identify any two works done by them.
23. What was the main sources of water for ordinary town dwellers in urban centre of
Viajyanagara?
24. Mention any two features of the Hazara Rama Temple in Royal Centre.
25. The Virupaksha was the most important god of Vijayanagara. Give two arguments.
26. Who were the Raya and nayakas in the context of Vijayanagara?
27. When Portuguese conquest goa ?
28. When Collin Maxkenzie visits Vijaynagar
29. When J.F. fleet begins documenting the inscription on the temple walls at the site.
30. When was Vijaynagar kingdom established?
Section B
31. “Abdur Razzaq an ambassador of Persia was impressed by the fortification of Vijaynagara
Empire. Justify the statement.
32. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of enclosing agricultural land
within the fortified area of the city of Vijaynagara ?
33. “ The rulers of Vijaynagara innovated and developed new traditions in the Virupaksha
Temple”, Elaborate.
34. Explain briefly any five striking features about the location of Vijaynagara.
35. “ Strain began to show within the imperial structure following Krishna Deva Raya’s death in
1529.” Critically examine the statement.
36. Explain the administration of the rulers of Vijayanagar.
37. Explain the reasons for the decline of Vijayanagara Empire.
38. Who were Nayakas and Amara-Nyakas ? Describe their role in the administration of
Vijayanagar.
39. How were the halls in Virupaksha Temple used? Mention any two purpose.
40. Comment on the lotus mahal and Hazara Ram Temple of Vijayanagar.
41. Give brief description of ceremonies and special attractions related with Mahanavami Dibbi
of city of Vijaynagara.
42. Throw light on the different aspects of the prosperous trade of the Vijayanagara Empire.
43. Give brief description of the initial history of Vijayanagar empire.
Section C
44. Why was the South-Western part of Vijayanagara settlement designated as Royal centre?
Explain.
45. How did Abdur Razzaq described the fortification of Vijayanagar Empire?
46. Explain how the rulers of Vijaynagara ensured water supply to the regions of their empire.
What does it show about the kings?
47. What impression about the lives of ordinary people can be collected from the travel
accounts, field surveys and architecture of Vijayanagara Empire?
48. An empire however strong it may be, comes to an end. In this content, explain how
Vijaynagara empire ended.
49. To what extent do you think caste was a factor in influencing social and economic relations
in agrarian society ?
