The Vijayanagara Empire objective questions and answers

 Here are 100 Objective Questions and Answers in clear, simple English based on Theme – Vijayanagara Empire (Class 12 History – CBSE Board).

✅ 100 Objective Questions & Answers (English)

Vijayanagara Empire – Theme 7 (NCERT)

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1–20 Questions

1. Q: When was the Vijayanagara Empire founded?

A: 1336 CE.

2. Q: Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?

A: Harihara and Bukka.

3. Q: What was the capital of Vijayanagara?

A: Hampi.

4. Q: On which river is Hampi located?

A: Tungabhadra River.

5. Q: Who rediscovered Hampi?

A: Colin Mackenzie.

6. Q: Colin Mackenzie worked for which organization?

A: East India Company.

7. Q: Which ruler is considered the greatest Vijayanagara king?

A: Krishnadeva Raya.

8. Q: Krishnadeva Raya belonged to which dynasty?

A: Tuluva dynasty.

9. Q: In which language was Amuktamalyada written?

A: Telugu.

10. Q: Who wrote Amuktamalyada?

A: Krishnadeva Raya.

11. Q: What does the title “Narapati” mean?

A: Lord of men.

12. Q: Whom did the Vijayanagara kings call “Ashvapati”?

A: Sultan of the Deccan.

13. Q: “Gajapati” was the title of which rulers?

A: Rulers of Odisha.

14. Q: Horses were imported mainly from where?

A: Arabia and Central Asia.

15. Q: Which temple is the most famous in Hampi?

A: Virupaksha Temple.

16. Q: Virupaksha is a form of which deity?

A: Lord Shiva.

17. Q: The Mahanavami Dibba is located in which zone?

A: Royal Centre.

18. Q: In which months was the Mahanavami festival celebrated?

A: September–October.

19. Q: What is the name of the main water channel of Vijayanagara?

A: Hiriya Canal.

20. Q: Who built the Kamalapuram tank?

A: Kings of the Sangama dynasty.

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21–40 Questions

21. Q: What was the main purpose of tanks and canals?

A: Water storage and irrigation.

22. Q: Which foreign traveler described the markets of Hampi?

A: Domingo Paes.

23. Q: When was Hampi declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A: 1986.

24. Q: Which temple contains the famous stone chariot?

A: Vittala Temple.

25. Q: Vittala is a form of which god?

A: Lord Vishnu.

26. Q: Why were "Chariot Streets" built?

A: Religious processions and trade.

27. Q: The Amara-Nayaka system resembles which system?

A: The Iqta system of Delhi Sultanate.

28. Q: Who were Amara-Nayakas?

A: Military chiefs.

29. Q: What did Nayakas give to the king every year?

A: Tribute and military support.

30. Q: When was the Battle of Talikota fought?

A: 1565 CE.

31. Q: The Battle of Talikota was fought between whom?

A: Vijayanagara and Deccan Sultanates.

32. Q: Who led the Vijayanagara army in the Talikota battle?

A: Rama Raya.

33. Q: What happened to Hampi after the battle?

A: It was looted and destroyed.

34. Q: Which was the last ruling dynasty of Vijayanagara?

A: Aravidu dynasty.

35. Q: From where did the Aravidu rulers govern?

A: Penukonda and Chandragiri.

36. Q: Sangama, Saluva, and Tuluva are names of what?

A: Dynasties of Vijayanagara.

37. Q: Mahanavami Dibba was used for what purpose?

A: Royal ceremonies.

38. Q: Lotus Mahal belongs to which architectural style?

A: Indo-Islamic style.

39. Q: Elephant Stables were built for what?

A: Keeping royal elephants.

40. Q: How many defensive walls did Vijayanagara have according to travelers?

A: Seven.

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41–60 Questions

41. Q: Who was Abdur Razzak?

A: Persian ambassador and traveler.

42. Q: Abdur Razzak compared Vijayanagara to which city?

A: “One of the best fortified cities of the world.”

43. Q: What kind of houses did common people live in?

A: Thatched but organized houses.

44. Q: How many palatial structures are found in the Royal Centre?

A: About thirty.

45. Q: For whom was Hazara Rama Temple built?

A: For the royal family.

46. Q: Hazara Rama Temple carvings depict scenes from which epic?

A: Ramayana.

47. Q: Who said “The city is as large as Rome”?

A: Domingo Paes.

48. Q: The Vijayanagara economy relied heavily on which resource?

A: Agriculture.

49. Q: Nuniz was a traveler from which country?

A: Portugal.

50. Q: Which festival symbolized royal authority?

A: Mahanavami festival.

51. Q: Royal orders were issued in the name of which deity?

A: Virupaksha.

52. Q: “Hindu Suratrana” is a Sanskrit version of which title?

A: Sultan.

53. Q: Kalyana Mandapam was used for what?

A: Marriage ceremonies of deities.

54. Q: Which hills provided natural protection to Hampi?

A: Granite hills.

55. Q: What were the main elements of the urban centre?

A: Palaces, temples, and market streets.

56. Q: Kudiraichchetti were associated with which occupation?

A: Horse traders.

57. Q: When did Portuguese first reach India?

A: 1498 CE.

58. Q: Which stone was mainly used in Hampi temples?

A: Granite.

59. Q: Who said Hampi was “the most prosperous city in the world”?

A: Domingo Paes.

60. Q: Which temple is known for its musical pillars?

A: Vittala Temple.

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61–80 Questions

61. Q: How many main zones did Hampi have?

A: Three – Royal, Sacred, and Urban.

62. Q: Water channels in Hampi were made using what?

A: Stone and earth.

63. Q: Double walls were part of which zone?

A: Royal Centre.

64. Q: The purpose of markets in front of temples was?

A: Trade during festivals.

65. Q: What was the main motive of Portuguese coming to India?

A: Spice trade.

66. Q: What was the economic base of Vijayanagara?

A: Agriculture and trade.

67. Q: Tirumalamba was the queen of which ruler?

A: Krishnadeva Raya.

68. Q: Who built Nagalapuram?

A: Krishnadeva Raya.

69. Q: The Hampi region is built of which geological material?

A: Hemakuta granite.

70. Q: What was the purpose of the circumambulatory path in temples?

A: Ritual circumambulation.

71. Q: Tungabhadra flows in which direction?

A: Northeast.

72. Q: Nayaka states emerged after the decline of which empire?

A: Vijayanagara Empire.

73. Q: Elephant Stables are an example of what kind of architecture?

A: Indo-Islamic style.

74. Q: When did the first major archaeological survey of Hampi begin?

A: 1902.

75. Q: Who praised the city as “well-ordered and rich”?

A: Paes.

76. Q: Who described the meat markets of Hampi?

A: Nuniz.

77. Q: Vijayanagara temples are built in which architectural style?

A: Dravidian style.

78. Q: Vijayanagara reached its peak in which century?

A: 16th century.

79. Q: What were temple-front markets called?

A: Bazaar streets.

80. Q: Which organization currently maintains Hampi?

A: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

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81–100 Questions

81. Q: What was Colin Mackenzie's official title?

A: Surveyor General of India.

82. Q: Where did major royal celebrations take place?

A: Mahanavami Dibba.

83. Q: The largest concentration of temples in Hampi is found in which zone?

A: Sacred Centre.

84. Q: Who described Hampi as “marvelously fortified”?

A: Abdur Razzak.

85. Q: According to Paes, what surrounded the city?

A: High hills.

86. Q: What was the role of natural hills around Hampi?

A: Natural defense.

87. Q: What is the main theme of Hazara Rama Temple sculptures?

A: Ramayana.

88. Q: What type of trade was most important in Vijayanagara?

A: Precious stones and spices.

89. Q: Mahanavami Dibba is associated with which event?

A: Royal ceremonies and army review.

90. Q: Which temple had a famous wedding hall?

A: Virupaksha Temple.

91. Q: Market streets of Hampi were lined with what?

A: Pillared pavilions.

92. Q: Barbosa was a traveler from which country?

A: Portugal.

93. Q: Who described the city as “full of every sort of market”?

A: Paes.

94. Q: After the fall of Vijayanagara, which states became powerful?

A: Nayaka states.

95. Q: What type of terrain surrounds Hampi?

A: Rocky granite landscape.

96. Q: Ramachandra Temple was intended for which group?

A: Royal family.

97. Q: Royal documents were issued in the name of whom?

A: Lord Virupaksha.

98. Q: Hampi is located in which Indian state?

A: Karnataka.

99. Q: What was the primary occupation of the Vijayanagara people?

A: Agriculture.

100. Q: When did the Vijayanagara Empire decline?

A: 1565 CE (after the Battle of Talikota).