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Chapter 4: Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who founded the Vijayanagar Empire?

Answer: A. Harihara and Bukka — The Vijayanagar Empire was founded by the brothers Harihara and Bukka in 1336 CE. They established the kingdom to resist northern invasions.

Q: What was the capital city of the Vijayanagar Empire?

Answer: B. Vijayanagara — Vijayanagara was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. It became a major political, cultural, and commercial center.

Q: The main purpose of the Vijayanagar Empire was to ________.

Answer: B. resist the expansion of northern powers — One of the main reasons for the formation of the Vijayanagar Empire was to check the advance of northern invasions in the Deccan and South India.

Q: Which of the following is the BEST reason for the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire?

Answer: A. The Battle of Talikota and internal conflicts — The Battle of Talikota in 1565 was a major cause of the empire’s decline, and internal weaknesses also contributed. After this, Vijayanagar’s power greatly reduced.

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Chapter 4: Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

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Who founded the Vijayanagar Empire?

A. Harihara and Bukka ✓
B. Alla-ud-din Bahman Shah
C. Krishnadevaraya
D. Firoz Shah Bahmani

Answer: A. Harihara and Bukka
The Vijayanagar Empire was founded by the brothers Harihara and Bukka in 1336 CE. They established the kingdom to resist northern invasions.

What was the capital city of the Vijayanagar Empire?

A. Bidar
B. Vijayanagara ✓
C. Gulbarga
D. Daulatabad

Answer: B. Vijayanagara
Vijayanagara was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. It became a major political, cultural, and commercial center.

The main purpose of the Vijayanagar Empire was to ________.

A. spread Buddhism in South India
B. resist the expansion of northern powers ✓
C. establish a coastal trading colony
D. join hands with the Delhi Sultanate

Answer: B. resist the expansion of northern powers
One of the main reasons for the formation of the Vijayanagar Empire was to check the advance of northern invasions in the Deccan and South India.

Why is Krishnadevaraya considered one of the greatest rulers of Vijayanagar?

A. He destroyed Hampi and shifted the capital
B. He expanded the empire and encouraged literature and art ✓
C. He abolished administration and taxes
D. He merged Vijayanagar with Bahamani

Answer: B. He expanded the empire and encouraged literature and art
Krishnadevaraya was a powerful ruler who expanded the empire and supported literature, architecture, and culture. His reign is often called the golden age of Vijayanagar.

Which of the following is the BEST reason for the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire?

A. The Battle of Talikota and internal conflicts ✓
B. The empire shifted to Goa
C. The rulers accepted Buddhism
D. The kingdom was conquered by the British

Answer: A. The Battle of Talikota and internal conflicts
The Battle of Talikota in 1565 was a major cause of the empire’s decline, and internal weaknesses also contributed. After this, Vijayanagar’s power greatly reduced.