TNPSC Group 2 / 2A - Vijayanagaram and Bahmani kingdoms South Indian history. Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Who was the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire?

A) Krishnadevaraya B) Harihara I C) Bukkaraya I D) Vidyaranya

2. In which year was the Vijayanagara Empire founded?

A) 1336 AD B) 1347 AD C) 1565 AD D) 1290 AD

3. Which river played a crucial role in the prosperity of the Vijayanagara Empire and was often referred to as the 'lifeline' of the kingdom?

A) Godavari B) Krishna C) Tungabhadra D) Kaveri

4. Who founded the Bahmani Sultanate?

A) Alauddin Bahman Shah (Hasan Gangu) B) Muhammad bin Tughluq C) Firoz Shah Bahmani D) Tajuddin Firoz

5. In which year was the Bahmani Sultanate founded?

A) 1336 AD B) 1347 AD C) 1527 AD D) 1351 AD

6. Which city served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire for most of its existence?

A) Hampi B) Vidyanagar C) Vijayanagara D) Chandragiri

7. The famous battle of Talikota, which led to the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire, took place in which year?

A) 1529 AD B) 1565 AD C) 1600 AD D) 1576 AD

8. Which of the following was a major rival of the Vijayanagara Empire in the Deccan?

A) Chola Empire B) Pala Empire C) Bahmani Sultanate D) Mughal Empire

9. Who was the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, known for his literary contributions and military successes?

A) Harihara II B) Devaraya II C) Krishnadevaraya D) Rama Raya

10. The Bahmani Sultanate was established in opposition to the rule of which Delhi Sultan?

A) Alauddin Khilji B) Muhammad bin Tughluq C) Ghiyasuddin Tughluq D) Bahlul Lodi

11. Which of the following were the major provinces (Sultans) that emerged after the disintegration of the Bahmani Sultanate?

A) Malwa, Gujarat, Khandesh B) Berar, Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmednagar, Bidar C) Bengal, Jaunpur, Malwa D) Delhi, Agra, Lahore

12. What was the primary language patronized by the Vijayanagara rulers?

A) Sanskrit B) Kannada C) Tamil D) Telugu

13. The Gol Gumbaz, a magnificent mausoleum, is located in which of the successor states of the Bahmani Sultanate?

A) Ahmednagar B) Bidar C) Bijapur D) Golconda

14. Who was the spiritual guide and advisor to the founders of the Vijayanagara Empire?

A) Sayanacharya B) Madhavacharya C) Vidyaranya D) Appar

15. The city of Vijayanagara, the capital, is famous for its ruins located near which modern town?

A) Bellary B) Hospet C) Mysore D) Dharwad

16. Which Bahmani ruler is credited with the construction of the Jama Masjid in Gulbarga?

A) Alauddin Bahman Shah B) Muhammad Shah I C) Firoz Shah Bahmani D) Tajuddin Firoz

17. The famous Qutb Shahi dynasty, which ruled Golconda, originated from which of the following?

A) A splinter group of the Bahmani Sultanate B) The Vijayanagara Empire C) The Delhi Sultanate D) The Mughal Empire

18. Which of the following architectural styles is characteristic of the Vijayanagara period?

A) Indo-Islamic architecture B) Dravidian architecture with unique Vijayanagara elements C) Nagara architecture D) Gandhara art

19. The 'Ashtadiggajas' were a group of eight great poets who flourished in the court of which Vijayanagara ruler?

A) Devaraya I B) Devaraya II C) Krishnadevaraya D) Sadasiva Raya

20. The Bahmani rulers shifted their capital from Gulbarga to which city?

A) Daulatabad B) Bidar C) Bijapur D) Ahmednagar

21. Which European traveler visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Krishnadevaraya and described its grandeur?

A) Marco Polo B) Ibn Battuta C) Domingos Paes D) Nicolo Conti

22. The 'Great Mosque' (Masjid-i-Ala) in Gulbarga was built by which Bahmani Sultan?

A) Alauddin Bahman Shah B) Muhammad Shah I C) Firoz Shah Bahmani D) Tajuddin Firoz

23. The Vijayanagara rulers were patrons of which religious tradition?

A) Shaivism and Vaishnavism B) Jainism C) Buddhism D) Islam

24. Who was the last ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate?

A) Kalimullah Shah B) Alauddin Ahmad Shah II C) Humayun Shah D) Nizam Shah

25. The famous Virupaksha Temple at Hampi is dedicated to which deity?

A) Vishnu B) Shiva C) Brahma D) Ganesha

26. Which of the following was a significant economic activity in the Vijayanagara Empire?

A) Slave trade B) Diamond mining and trade C) Silk production D) Iron ore export

27. The Charminar, a famous monument, is located in which former Bahmani successor state?

A) Bijapur B) Bidar C) Golconda D) Ahmednagar

28. Who was the founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur?

A) Yusuf Adil Khan B) Qasim Barid C) Imad-ul-Mulk D) Nizam-ul-Mulk

29. The Vijayanagara Empire was divided into provinces called 'Mandalam' or 'Visaya'. What was the administrative unit below the Visaya called?

A) Grama B) Kampana C) Sthala D) Nadu

30. Which Bahmani Sultan is known for his military campaigns against the Vijayanagara Empire and for establishing a strong military?

A) Alauddin Bahman Shah B) Muhammad Shah I C) Firoz Shah Bahmani D) Ahmad Shah I

31. The famous 'Lotus Mahal' is a notable architectural structure in which Vijayanagara site?

A) Hampi B) Vidyanagar C) Chandragiri D) Penukonda

32. Which of the following was a key factor contributing to the conflict between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate?

A) Religious differences B) Control over the Tungabhadra-Krishna doab C) Succession disputes D) Trade route disputes

33. The 'Sikandar-i-Sani' (Second Alexander) title was adopted by which Vijayanagara ruler?

A) Harihara I B) Devaraya II C) Krishnadevaraya D) Sadasiva Raya

34. The Qutb Shahi dynasty, rulers of Golconda, were known for their patronage of which art form?

A) Sculpture B) Mughal miniature painting C) Deccani painting D) Terracotta art

35. Who was the founder of the Imad Shahi dynasty of Berar?

A) Fathullah Imad Shah B) Malik Ahmad C) Qasim Barid D) Yusuf Adil Khan

36. The Vijayanagara Empire faced internal rebellions from which Nayaka chiefs towards its end?

A) Madurai Nayakas B) Thanjavur Nayakas C) Gingee Nayakas D) All of the above

37. Which Bahmani Sultan built the city of Bidar and made it his capital?

A) Muhammad Shah I B) Firoz Shah Bahmani C) Ahmad Shah I D) Alauddin Ahmad Shah II

38. The 'Hampi Group of Monuments' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing the capital of which empire?

A) Chola Empire B) Pandyas C) Vijayanagara Empire D) Hoysala Empire

39. What was the main currency used in the Vijayanagara Empire?

A) Dinar B) Rupaya C) Varaha D) Tanka

40. The battle of Rakshasa-Tangadi is another name for which significant battle in South Indian history?

A) Battle of Talikota B) Battle of Raichur C) Battle of Kudalur D) Battle of Panipat

41. Who was the founder of the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmednagar?

A) Malik Ahmad B) Yusuf Adil Khan C) Qasim Barid D) Fathullah Imad Shah

42. 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?

A) Judicial administration B) Military organization C) Revenue collection D) Religious affairs

43. Which of the following was a key characteristic of the Bahmani administration?

A) Decentralized power with strong provincial governors B) Centralized control with a powerful Sultan and council C) Emphasis on local self-governance D) Absence of a standing army

44. The Tungabhadra river played a vital role in the agricultural prosperity of the Vijayanagara Empire. What agricultural practice was facilitated by its waters?

A) Terrace farming B) Canal irrigation C) Rain-fed agriculture D) Shifting cultivation

45. The Vijayanagara rulers were tolerant of different religions, but they were staunch patrons of which Hindu sect?

A) Bhakti movement B) Pashupata Shaivism C) Advaita Vedanta D) Dvaita Vedanta

46. The Bahmani Sultanate was known for its patronage of Persian culture and literature. Which Sultan is particularly noted for this?

A) Alauddin Bahman Shah B) Muhammad Shah I C) Firoz Shah Bahmani D) Ahmad Shah I

47. Which of the following architectural marvels of the Bahmani period is known for its impressive dome and is located in Bidar?

A) Gol Gumbaz B) Jama Masjid C) Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan D) Ashtur Tombs

48. The disintegration of the Bahmani Sultanate into five independent Deccan Sultanates occurred primarily due to:

A) External invasions B) Internal power struggles and factionalism C) Economic decline D) Religious conflicts

49. The Vijayanagara Empire's military was known for its effective use of:

A) Elephants and cavalry B) Archery and infantry C) War elephants and firearms D) Chariots and spearmen

50. Who was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire before its final collapse?

A) Sadasiva Raya B) Rama Raya C) Tirumala Deva Raya D) Venkata II

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