SSC CGL History – Vijayanagara, Bahmani and Regional Kingdoms – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL History – Vijayanagara, Bahmani and Regional Kingdoms – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Match the followingMatch the Sultanate with its dynasty:
P. Bijapur Q. Ahmadnagar R. Golconda S. Berar
1. Adil Shahi 2. Imad Shahi 3. Qutb Shahi 4. Nizam Shahi

Correct Answer: D [P-1, Q-4, R-3, S-2]

Explanation:

Bijapur – Adil Shahi; Ahmadnagar – Nizam Shahi; Golconda – Qutb Shahi; Berar – Imad Shahi.

2.  
Match the followingMatch the traveller with the ruler:
P. Nicolo Conti Q. Abdur Razzaq R. Domingo Paes S. Fernao Nuniz
1. Krishnadeva Raya 2. Achyuta Raya 3. Deva Raya II 4. Deva Raya I

Correct Answer: A [P-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2]

Explanation:

Nicolo Conti – Deva Raya I; Abdur Razzaq – Deva Raya II; Domingo Paes – Krishnadeva Raya; Fernao Nuniz – Achyuta Raya.

3.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out: Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, Barid Shahi

Correct Answer: C [Barid Shahi]

Explanation:

Barid Shahi ruled Bidar; the rest ruled Vijayanagara.

4.  
Statement-basedWhich statements about Krishnadeva Raya are correct?
I. He belonged to the Tuluva dynasty.
II. He led Vijayanagara at Talikota.
III. The Ashtadiggajas adorned his court.

Correct Answer: B [I and III only]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✗. III ✓. Rama Raya led at Talikota; Krishnadeva Raya died in 1529.

5.  
Krishnadeva Raya captured Raichur in 1520 from the Sultan of:

Correct Answer: B [Bijapur]

Explanation:

From Bijapur – the frontier moved.

6.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Vijayanagara and the Bahmanis fought repeatedly over the Raichur doab.
R: The doab was a fertile and rich region.

Correct Answer: C [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Its fertility made it worth fighting for – R explains A.

7.  
Reverse question'Andhra Kavita Pitamaha' was the title of:

Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]

Explanation:

Chief of the Ashtadiggajas.

8.  
Spot My Mistake'Abdur Razzaq, the Portuguese traveller, visited Vijayanagara in 1443.' Which part is wrong?

Correct Answer: D [Portuguese]

Explanation:

Abdur Razzaq was a Persian envoy.

9.  
Trick SpotterA question asks the country of Nicolo Conti. Fastest route?

Correct Answer: C [Traveller grid: I = Italian]

Explanation:

I Pray, Really, Please – Italian Conti.

10.  
The Bahmani minister who built a madrasa at Bidar was:

Correct Answer: A [Mahmud Gawan]

Explanation:

Mahmud Gawan, executed 1481.

11.  
The Bahmani minister Mahmud Gawan conquered which port on the west coast?

Correct Answer: D [Goa]

Explanation:

Goa, 1472.

12.  
Ahmedabad was founded in 1411 by:

Correct Answer: B [Ahmad Shah I]

Explanation:

Ahmad Shah I of Gujarat.

13.  
The Chennakeshava temple at Belur was built by the:

Correct Answer: B [Hoysalas]

Explanation:

Hoysalas; star-shaped platforms.

14.  
The Jahaz Mahal is located at:

Correct Answer: A [Mandu]

Explanation:

Malwa's capital Mandu.

15.  
The Ahom histories are called:

Correct Answer: C [buranjis]

Explanation:

Buranjis.

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