CUET Subject- History Unit VII: New Architecture: Hampi

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CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

Subject- History

Unit VII: New Architecture: Hampi

1.      Which traveller compared the Vijayanagara Empire with Rome?

  Ans. Domingo Paes

2.      The Vijayanagara Kings signed all the royal orders under the name of which God?

 Ans.Virupaksha                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

3 Who brought the Hampi ruins to the public light?

  Ans. Colin Mackenzie

4.      Which city was founded by King Krishnadevaraya?

  Ans. Nagalapuram

5.      King Krishnadevaraya belonged to which dynasty?

  Ans. Tuluva

6.      The Tungabhadra River provided protection to as a fortification to which empire?

  Ans. Vijayanagara

7.      Which battle resulted into the weakening of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  Ans. Battle of Talikota

8.      Which empire was known as Karnataka Samrajyamu?

  Ans. Vijayanagara

9.      In the Vijayanagara empire, the military chiefs were known as:

  Ans. Nayakas

10.  Which kingdoms were ruled under the Kingdom of Vijayanagara?

  Ans. Sangamas, Saluvas, Tuluvas & Aravidus

11.  Which is not an important feature of the temples in Vijayanagara?

  Ans. Garba Griha

12.  The battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi was fought in which year?

  Ans. 1565 A.D

13.  Which temple was the part of Vijayanagara Empire?

  Ans. Virupaksha Temple

14.  Hampi town is situated on the bank of which river?

  Ans. Tungabhadra

15.  The scenes of the Ramayana are depicted on the walls of which Vijayanagara architecture?

  Ans. Hazara rama Temple

16.  Which traveller had not visited the Vijayanagara Empire?

  Ans. Marco Polo

17.  The local goddess also known as the mother goddess in the Vijayanagara empire was known as:

  Ans. Pampadevi

18.  The Rayas of the Vijayanagara Empire was known as:

  Ans. Narapati

19.  Where is the Chennakeshava temple located?

  Ans. Belur

20.  What is the meaning of the term narapati?

  Ans. Lord of men

21.  Which army used muskets during the beginning of 15^th century?

  Ans. Portuguese                                                                                  

22.  Krishnadva Raya, the most famous ruler of vajayanagara, composed a work on statecraft in which language?

  Ans. Telugu

23.  What is the name of the doab on which the empire of Vijayanagara was situated?

  Ans. Raichur Doab

24.  Who were called ‘yavana’?

  Ans. Greeks

25.  The Arvidu rulers ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from which place?

  Ans. Chandragiri

26.  According to Abdur Razzaq, how many lines of forts were there in the Empire of Vijayanagara?

  Ans. 7

27.  The arch on the gateway leading into the fortified settlement as well as the dome over the gate is regarded as typical of the Vijayanagara architecture introduced by whom?

  Ans. Turks

28.  What is the size of mahanavami dibba situated in the royal centre?

  Ans. 11,000 sq.ft

29.  Who called the audience hall and the mahanavami dibba as ‘house of victory’?

  Ans. Domingo Paes

30.  How many towers are present in the Lotus Mahal?

  Ans. 9

31.  What was the purpose of Lotus Mahal according to Mackenzie?

  Ans. Council Chamber

32.  Which traveller described that the Vijayanagara markets were abundant with fruits?

  Ans. Fernai Nuinz

33.  The market of Bisnaga was situated in which empire?

  Ans. Vijayanagara

34.  Which was the capital of Vijayanagara Empire?

  Ans. Hampi

35.  Who was the sultanate of Delhi during the establishment of Vijayanagara Empire?

  Ans. Muhammud bin Tughlaq

36.  In which language the book Amuktamalyada was written?

  Ans. Telugu

37.  On which occasion’s ceremony were performed at Mahanavami Dibba?

  Ans. Worship of the state horse

38.  Another name of Vijayanagara city was:

  Ans. Hastinapur

39.  When was the Vijayanagara kingdom established?

  Ans. 1336 A.D

40.  Who established the Vijayanagara Kingdom?

  Ans. Harihara & Bukka

41.  The first dynasty that ruled over Vijayanagara Empire was:

  Ans. Sangam dynasty

42.  Who was the Chief Goddess of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  Ans. Pampa devi

43.  Which river was the major source of water for Vijayanagara?

  Ans. Tungabhadra

44.  When was Hampi declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  Ans. 1986 A.D

45.  Which famous battle took place in 1565 A.D?

  Ans. Battle of Talikota

46.  Which ruler of Vijayanagara had sent an ambassador to the court of the Emperor of China?

  Ans. Bukka I

47.  Which Persian ambassador visited the Vijayanagara Empire?

  Ans. Abdur Razzaq

48.  Which ruler composed the work, Amuktamalyada?

  Ans. Krishnadeva Raya

49.  Who led the army of Vijayanagara in the Battle of Talikota in 1565 A.D?

  Ans. Rama Raya