Vijayanagaram and Bahmani kingdoms South Indian history. - One Line Questions

1. In which year was the Vijayanagara Empire founded? — 1336 AD
2. In which year was the Bahmani Sultanate founded? — 1347 AD
3. The famous battle of Talikota, which led to the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire, took place in which year? — 1565 AD
4. The famous Qutb Shahi dynasty, which ruled Golconda, originated from which of the following? — A splinter group of the Bahmani Sultanate
5. The Gol Gumbaz, a magnificent mausoleum, is located in which of the successor states of the Bahmani Sultanate? — Bijapur
6. Which Bahmani ruler is credited with the construction of the Jama Masjid in Gulbarga? — Muhammad Shah I
7. The 'Great Mosque' (Masjid-i-Ala) in Gulbarga was built by which Bahmani Sultan? — Muhammad Shah I
8. Which Bahmani Sultan is known for his military campaigns against the Vijayanagara Empire and for establishing a strong military? — Muhammad Shah I
9. The Bahmani Sultanate was known for its patronage of Persian culture and literature. Which Sultan is particularly noted for this? — Firoz Shah Bahmani
10. Who founded the Bahmani Sultanate? — Alauddin Bahman Shah (Hasan Gangu)
11. The Bahmani Sultanate was established in opposition to the rule of which Delhi Sultan? — Muhammad bin Tughluq
12. The battle of Rakshasa-Tangadi is another name for which significant battle in South Indian history? — Battle of Talikota
13. The city of Vijayanagara, the capital, is famous for its ruins located near which modern town? — Hospet
14. The Vijayanagara rulers were tolerant of different religions, but they were staunch patrons of which Hindu sect? — Dvaita Vedanta
15. The Charminar, a famous monument, is located in which former Bahmani successor state? — Golconda
16. The 'Hampi Group of Monuments' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing the capital of which empire? — Vijayanagara Empire
17. Which of the following was a major rival of the Vijayanagara Empire in the Deccan? — Bahmani Sultanate
18. The Bahmani rulers shifted their capital from Gulbarga to which city? — Bidar
19. Which of the following was a key characteristic of the Bahmani administration? — Centralized control with a powerful Sultan and council
20. The 'Ashtadiggajas' were a group of eight great poets who flourished in the court of which Vijayanagara ruler? — Krishnadevaraya
21. What was the main currency used in the Vijayanagara Empire? — Varaha
22. The Vijayanagara Empire's military was known for its effective use of: — War elephants and firearms
23. The disintegration of the Bahmani Sultanate into five independent Deccan Sultanates occurred primarily due to: — Internal power struggles and factionalism
24. Who was the founder of the Imad Shahi dynasty of Berar? — Fathullah Imad Shah
25. Which river played a crucial role in the prosperity of the Vijayanagara Empire and was often referred to as the 'lifeline' of the kingdom? — Tungabhadra
26. Which of the following architectural marvels of the Bahmani period is known for its impressive dome and is located in Bidar? — Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan
27. The Vijayanagara Empire was divided into provinces called 'Mandalam' or 'Visaya'. What was the administrative unit below the Visaya called? — Sthala
28. The famous 'Lotus Mahal' is a notable architectural structure in which Vijayanagara site? — Hampi
29. Which city served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire for most of its existence? — Vijayanagara
30. The 'Sikandar-i-Sani' (Second Alexander) title was adopted by which Vijayanagara ruler? — Devaraya II
31. Who was the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, known for his literary contributions and military successes? — Krishnadevaraya
32. Which of the following architectural styles is characteristic of the Vijayanagara period? — Dravidian architecture with unique Vijayanagara elements
33. The Vijayanagara rulers were known for their efficient administrative system, which included the office of the 'Samasthana' or 'Maha Samasthana'. What was its primary function? — Military organization
34. Who was the last ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate? — Kalimullah Shah
35. Who was the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire? — Harihara I
36. The Vijayanagara Empire faced internal rebellions from which Nayaka chiefs towards its end? — All of the above
37. Who was the founder of the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmednagar? — Malik Ahmad
38. Which of the following were the major provinces (Sultans) that emerged after the disintegration of the Bahmani Sultanate? — Berar, Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmednagar, Bidar
39. Which European traveler visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Krishnadevaraya and described its grandeur? — Domingos Paes
40. Which Bahmani Sultan built the city of Bidar and made it his capital? — Ahmad Shah I
41. Which of the following was a key factor contributing to the conflict between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate? — Control over the Tungabhadra-Krishna doab
42. Who was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire before its final collapse? — Venkata II
43. What was the primary language patronized by the Vijayanagara rulers? — Telugu
44. Who was the spiritual guide and advisor to the founders of the Vijayanagara Empire? — Vidyaranya
45. The Qutb Shahi dynasty, rulers of Golconda, were known for their patronage of which art form? — Deccani painting
46. The Vijayanagara rulers were patrons of which religious tradition? — Shaivism and Vaishnavism
47. Which of the following was a significant economic activity in the Vijayanagara Empire? — Diamond mining and trade
48. The Tungabhadra river played a vital role in the agricultural prosperity of the Vijayanagara Empire. What agricultural practice was facilitated by its waters? — Canal irrigation
49. The famous Virupaksha Temple at Hampi is dedicated to which deity? — Shiva
50. Who was the founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur? — Yusuf Adil Khan
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