SSC CGL History – Vijayanagara, Bahmani and Regional Kingdoms – Level 3 · Challenge

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SSC CGL History – Vijayanagara, Bahmani and Regional Kingdoms – Level 3 · Challenge – 10 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.  
Chronological orderArrange chronologically:
1. Mahmud Gawan executed
2. Sharqi kingdom of Jaunpur founded
3. Raichur captured by Krishnadeva Raya
4. Charminar built

Correct Answer: D [2, 1, 3, 4]

Explanation:

Sharqi kingdom of Jaunpur founded (1394) → Mahmud Gawan executed (1481) → Raichur captured by Krishnadeva Raya (1520) → Charminar built (1591)

2.  
Chronological orderArrange the Vijayanagara dynasties in order:
1. Tuluva
2. Aravidu
3. Sangama
4. Saluva

Correct Answer: A [3, 4, 1, 2]

Explanation:

Sangama (1336) → Saluva (1485) → Tuluva (1505) → Aravidu (1570)

3.  
For about how many years did the Sangama dynasty rule (1336–1485)?

Correct Answer: D [149]

Explanation:

1485 − 1336 = 149.

4.  
Statement-basedWhich statements about the amara-nayaka system are correct?
I. Nayakas were military commanders given territories.
II. It drew partly on the iqta system.
III. Nayakas never became independent.

Correct Answer: C [I and II only]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✗. Many nayakas (Madurai, Thanjavur) became independent.

5.  
How many statements are trueHow many pairs are correct?
I. Gol Gumbaz – Bijapur
II. Charminar – Hyderabad
III. Atala mosque – Mandu
IV. Adina mosque – Pandua

Correct Answer: B [Only three]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✗. IV ✓. Atala mosque is at Jaunpur.

6.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Vijayanagara declined rapidly after 1565.
R: Its capital was sacked after the defeat at Talikota.

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

Explanation:

The sack of the capital explains the decline – R explains A.

7.  
Which pair is NOT correct?

Correct Answer: D [Konark – Anantavarman Chodaganga]

Explanation:

Konark was built by Narasimhadeva I.

8.  
Who surveyed the ruins of Hampi in 1800?

Correct Answer: C [Colin Mackenzie]

Explanation:

Colonel Colin Mackenzie.

9.  
For how many years did the Tuluva dynasty rule (NCERT years 1505–1570)?

Correct Answer: B [65]

Explanation:

1570 − 1505 = 65 years.

10.  
Which Deccan Sultanate was absorbed by Ahmadnagar?

Correct Answer: A [Berar]

Explanation:

Berar (Imad Shahi).

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