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Vijayanagara Empire

Asked 22 times across 7 UPSC exams over 11 years (2014–2025), peaking in 2024.
22
PYQs
7/4
Exams
8
Years active
2014–2025
Span
2024
Peak
20/22
Answers

Sample questions

CAPF2025
Krishnadevaraya, a king of Vijayanagara, composed a work on statecraft known as Amuktamalyada in
  1. A Telugu
  2. B Kannada
  3. C Tamil
  4. D Sanskrit
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
History › Medieval India
CAPF2024
Abdur Razzak, the traveler to Vijayanagar, had referred to the presence of a number of flower merchants in Vijayanagar and noted a particular flower that seemed as necessary as food to the people of that part. Which variety of flower was being referred to by Abdur Razzak?
  1. A Jasmine
  2. B Lotus
  3. C Hibiscus
  4. D Rose ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Medieval India
CAPF2024

Consider the following statements about Mahanavami dibba, a massive platform

  1. It is situated on one of the highest points in the city of Vijayanagara
  2. Virupaksha temple is located on it

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. A 1 only ✓
  2. B 2 only
  3. C Both 1 and 2
  4. D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Medieval India (1757–1857)

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