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Chapter Topic No of questions

Satavahana Society 6
Origin (Theory) 2
Political History 12
Source of History 2
Literature 3
Art & Architecture 3
Economy 4
Administration 7
Prehistoric Geography 2
Culture 2
Brihat Palayanas Political History 1
Pitrubhakta Political History 2
Ishvakus Political History 3
Inscriptions 3
Origin (Theory) 1
Society 2
Vishnukundin Political History 6
Origin (Theory) 2
Inscriptions 1
Art & Architecture 1
Eastern Chalukyas Political History 6
Literature 4
Economy 1
Society 6
Inscription 1
History 1
Administration 3
Kakatiyas Administration 1
Political History 2
 Art & Architecture 2
Economy 1
Literature 7
Andhra Cholas Society 1
Literature 1
Reddi Kingdom Political history 3
Literature 2
Economy 1
Vijayanagara Political history 12
Literature 3
Art & Architecture 1
Society 6
Economy 4
Administration 1
Bahmani Political History 2
Buddhism, Jainism & Saivism Philosophers 1
in Andhra Literature 1
Places 2
Misc Origin of Andhras 1
Qutub Shahi Dynasty Political History 1
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 APPSC GR-2 MAINS TEST 1 (20-04-24)
an unbroken sequence. In this period man
1. Consider the following statements with could reach a stage of settled life.
regard to Satavahanas: 3. Consider the following statements regarding
A. The succession to the throne was by the the prehistoric cultures of Andhra
law of Primogeniture. A. Man appeared for the first time in 300,000
B. Raja Amatyas were ranked above the BC in the Krishna-Godavari Valley.
Visvasa Amatya among the ministerial B. Palaeolithic culture representing lower,
council. middle, and upper phases is distributed
Which of the statements given above is/are very widely in the Andhra Region.
correct? Which of the statements given above is
(1) Only A correct?
(2) Only B (1) Only A
(3) Both A and B (2) Only B
(4) Neither A nor B (3) Both A and B
ANSWER: 1 (4) Neither A nor B
EXPLANATION: ANSWER: 3
 The succession to the throne was by the • A careful examination of the found stone
law of Primogeniture even though the tools distributed in the Andhra region led
later Satavahan kings associated their the archaeologists to conclude that about
names with their mothers like 300,000 B.C. A man appeared for the first
Gautamiputra and Vasisthiputra. time in the Krishna-Godavari Valley.
 The king was assisted by a number of Geologically man appeared in the
ministers of different grades and status. Pleistocene Age. Paleolithic culture
Among the ministers, Visvasa Amatya held representing lower, middle, and upper
the pre-eminent position as he was phases is distributed very widely in the
consulted by the king on all important Andhra Region.
matters. The Raja Amatyas who ranked 4. Rock paintings of Neolithic age were found in
below the Visvasa Amatya constituted the which of the following places in Andhra
ministerial council. Pradesh?
2. Which is the only site in Andhra which A. Regonda
yielded artifacts and antiquities ranging from B. Budigapalli
the pre-historic times to the Historic period in C. Kethavaram
an unbroken sequence. Choose the correct code:
(1) Palavoy (1) A and C
(2) Peddabankur (2) B and C
(3) Nagarjunakonda (3) A and B
(4) Utnur (4) All of the above
ANSWER: 3 ANSWER: 4
EXPLANATION: EXPLANATION:
 The Neolithic sites in Andhra are  The people of neolithic age used a metal
Nagarjunakonda, Palavoy, Utnur, called bronze, which is a combination of
Peddabankur etc. Infact, Nagarjunakonda, copper and tin. The rock paintings of
is the only site in Andhra which yielded Neolithic age found at Regonda,
artifacts and antiquities ranging from the Budigapalli, Kethavaram etc. and also
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 objects depict the socio-cultural life of this inscriptions at Yerragudi and
age. Rajulamandagiri in Andhra proves beyond
5. Who of the following scholars argued that doubt that the Andhras were the
Satavahanas were not Andhras but Andhra- subordinates of Ashoka. The XIIIth rock
bhrityas? edict of the Ashoka also refers to Andhras.
(1) R.G. Bhandarkar 7. Consider the following statements with
(2) N. Suktankar regard to Simukha:
(3) V.S Bakhle A. He is the founder of the Satavahana
(4) Jayaswal dynasty.
ANSWER:1 B. He is described as Srimukha Satavahana
Sirimata in Naneghat inscription.
EXPLANATION:
C. He named the Satavahna dynasty after his
 R.G. Bhandarkar: The Andhrabhritya
name.
dynasty of the Puranas is the same as the
Satavahana dynasty of the inscriptions. Which of the statements given above is
He relied on names occurring in the correct?
inscriptions, coins and the order (of their (1) A and B
succession) with those given in the (2) Only B
Puranas under the Andhrabhritya dynasty. (3) Both A and B
He explained 'Andhrabhritya' as meaning (4) All of the above
'Andhras who were once servants or ANSWER: 1
dependents.' EXPLANATION:
 J. Burgess, V.A. Smith, E.J. Rapson,  Simukha is regarded as the founder of the
L.D. Barnett and P.T. Srinivasa Ayyangar Satavahana dynasty since his name tops
held the same opinion as that of the list of Andhra kings given in the
Bhandarkar as regards the Andhra- Puranas. He is also known by other names
Satavahana identity. like Srimukha, Sisuka and Sindhuka.
6. Consider the following statements regarding Chimuka is identified with Simukha by
the early history of the Andhra Parabrahma sastry. In the inscriptions on
A. The discovery of Ashokan inscriptions at the on the relief figures at Naneghat,
Yerragudi and Rajulamandagiri in Andhra Simukha is described as Srimukha
proves that the Andhras were the Satavahana Sirimata. Simukha on
subordinates of Ashoka. assuming power proclaimed his
B. The XIIIth rock edict of the Ashoka refers independence and named the dynasty
to Andhras. after his father.
Which of the statements given above is 8. Which Satavahana ruler assumed the title of
correct? “Thrisamudra Toya Pitavahana”?
(1) Only A (1) Simukha
(2) Only B (2) Pulomavi I
(3) Both A and B (3) Gautamiputra Satakarni
(4) Neither A nor B (4) Vasistaputra Pulomavi
ANSWER: 3 ANSWER: 3
• Ashoka, the greatest representative of the EXPLANATION:
Mauryan dynasty and one of the greatest  “Thrisamudra Toya Pitavahana” (one
rulers of the world, conquered Kalinga in whose horses drank the waters of the
his 13th regional year. The Mauryan three oceans) was the title of
supremacy during the time of Ashoka Gautamiputra Satakarni.
extended up to Siddhapura,
Jatingaramesvaramam, and Brahmagiri in
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9. Consider the following statements: a general reaction in its favor in the post-
1. Simukha entered into matrimonial Asokan period.
alliance with “Rathikas”, a tribe located in 12. Consider the following statements:
the chotanagpur region. A. Satakarni I was mentioned in the
2. Simukha made Prathisthana as his capital. Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela.
Which of the statements given above is B. Details about the reign of Satakarni I are
correct? known from the Naneghat inscription
(1) Only A issued by his mother Naganika.
(2) Only B Which of the statements given above is
(3) Both A and B correct?
(4) Neither A nor B (1) Only A
ANSWER: 2 (2) Only B
EXPLANATION: (3) Both A and B
 Simukha rallied round his banner other (4) Neither A nor B
Andhra clans, invaded Western Deccan ANSWER: 1
and overcame the opposition of the local EXPLANATION:
tribe “Rathikas”. He consolidated his  Many details about the reign of Satakarni
position further by entering into a I are known from the Naneghat inscription
matrimonial alliance with them. issued by his wife Naganika or Nayanika.
Simukha’s son Satakarni was married to Satakarni is also mentioned in the
Naganika, the daughter of Maharathi Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela.
Tranakayiro. The Naneghat inscription describes him as
 Simukha made Prathisthana as his capital. Vina, Sura, Dakshinapathapati and some
10. According to which inscription, Kharavela of the Puranas call him Mahan.
subdued the Mahishakas who resided in the 13. Satakarni I took the title of
region of Medak and Dharwar? “Dakshinapathapati” after achieving victory
(1) Naneghat inscription over?
(2) Guntupalli inscription (1) Kharavela
(3) Erragudipadu Sasanam (2) Pushyamitra Sunga
(4) None of the above (3) Agnimitra
ANSWER: 2 (4) None of the above
EXPLANATION: ANSWER: 1
 According to the Guntupalli inscription EXPLANATION:
Kharavela subdued the Mahishakas who  Kharavela invaded the Satavahana empire
resided in the region of Medak and and his armies reached as far as the river
Dharwar. Kannabenna (Krishna) and threatened
11. Satavahana ruler Simukha patronized which Musikanagara. Satakarni repulsed the
religion during his lifetime? attack of Kharavela and re-established his
(1) Buddhism authority in the east. To mark his
(2) Jainism achievement, he took the title of
Dakshnipathapati.
(3) Buddhism and Jainism
14. Consider the following statements with
(4) Jainism and Brahminism
regard to Satakarni II:
ANSWER: 4
A. During his reign Pataliputra came under
EXPLANATION: the control of Satavahanas.
 Simukha ruled for 23 years and died in 198 B. He conquered Kalinga region by defeating
B.C. In the yearly years of his rule he Kharavela.
patronized Jainism. Later he switched over
Which of the statements given above is/are
his allegiance to Brahminism as there was
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 (1) Only A ANSWER: 2
(2) Only B EXPLANATION:
(3) Both A and B  Pulomavi was the fifteenth Andhra King
(4) Neither A nor B mentioned in the Puranas. He is regarded
ANSWER: 1 to have killed Susarma, the Kanva king of
EXPLANATION: Pataliputra and annexed his kingdom. It
may be for this reason that the Puranas
 It was during the reign of Satakarni II that
call Andhras “Paulomas”
Pataliputra, the metropolis of ancient
India came under the control of 18. Which among the following is/are the
Satavahanas. For the first time a South work(s) of Hala?
Indian dynasty established its sway over A. Lilavai
the north. He conquered Kalinga also B. Saptasai
which had come under the control of the Choose the correct code:
Sakas after the death of Kharavela. (1) Only A
15. Consider the following pairs: (2) Only B
Book Author (3) Both A and B
A. Kavya Mimamsa - Gunadhya (4) Neither A nor B
B. Kamasutra - Vatsyayana ANSWER: 3
C. Brihatkatha - Rajasekhara EXPLANATION:
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly  The Prakrit poetical work Lilavati by Hala
matched? narrates the love story of Hala and Lilavati,
(1) A only a princess from Sri Lanka. The lovers were
(2) B only united in wedlock at Sapta-Godavari
(3) A and B Bhimaor Draksharama in East Godavari
(4) B and C district. Hala is regarded as the author of
ANSWER: 2 Saptasai.
EXPLANATION: 19. Gautamiputra Satakarni conquered which
among the following territories from
 Kuntala Satakrni ruled for a short period of
Nahapana?
eight years only. He is mentioned in a
A. Anupa
number of literary works like Kavya
Mimamsa of Rajasekhara, Kamasutra of B. Aparantha
Vatsyayana and Brihatkatha of Gunadhya. C. Rishi Kulya
16. Katantra Vyakarana was written by D. Kukura
(1) Acharya Shankara Choose the correct code:
(2) Sarva varma (1) A, C and D
(3) Srimukha (2) A, B and D
(4) Nahapana (3) B, C and D
ANSWER: 2 (4) All of the above
 Sanskrit replaced Prakrit as the official ANSWER: 2
language of the Satavahana empire during EXPLANATION:
the reign of Kuntala Satakarni. Sarva  Gautamiputra Satakarni is credited with
Varma had written Katantra Vyakarana. having conquered the territories of
17. Which Satavahana ruler killed Susarma, the Anupa, Aparantha, Saurashtra, Kukura
Kava king of Pataliputra? and Avanti from Nahapana. He also
(1) Hala conquered Vidarbha, Asaka and Muluka.
(2) Pulomavi I 20. Consider the following statements with
(3) Satakarni I regard to Gautamiputra Yajnasri:
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 B. He enlarged the famous Amaravati stupa. (1) Only A
C. His name was mentioned in the (2) Only B
inscriptions at Nashik, Kanheri and (3) Both A and B
Chinnaganjam. (4) Neither A nor B
Which of the statements given above is/are ANSWER: 1
correct? EXPLANATION:
(1) A and C  The empire, under the direct rule of the
(2) B and C Satavahanas, was divided into a number
(3) A and B of provinces called Aharas. They were
(4) All of the above placed in charge of governors called
ANSWER: 4 Amatyas. These were non-hereditary
EXPLANATION: officers appointed for a term of five years
Gautamiputra Yajnasri: and were liable to be transferred. The
Aharas were named after the
• His court was adorned by Nagarjuna.
headquarters of the governor.
• He enlarged the famous Amaravati stupa
and constructed the stone railing round 23. “Deyameya” during Satavahana period refers
the Mahachaitya. to
• His name was mentioned in the (1) A form of martial arts.
inscriptions at Nashik, Kanheri and (2) Metal Currency
Chinnaganjam. (3) Style of architecture
• After his death, the Satavahana empire (4) Royal share of the agricultural produce.
declined. ANSWER: 4
21. Which among the following pair is incorrectly EXPLANATION:
matched with regard to administration of  The royal share of the agricultural produce
Satavahana dynasty? was known as ‘bhoga’ and ‘deyameya’.
(1) Nibandhanakara – Registrar of Documents Besides this, taxes called ‘Karukara’ were
(2) Patlika Palaka – Director of Archives collected from artisans.
(3) Ganapaka – Controller of Stores 24. Which of the following place has life-size
(4) Mahataraka – Chamberlain relief sculptures of Satavahana royalty?
ANSWER: 3 (1) Junnar caves
EXPLANATION: (2) Karle caves
 Mahataraka – Chamberlain (3) Nanaghat caves
 Bhandagarika – Controller of Stores (4) Nashik caves
 Hernika – Treasurer ANSWER: 3
EXPLANATION:
 Ganapaka – Accountant
Naneghat caves-
 Pratihara and Duta – Messengers
 The cave is a rock-cut cave that scholars
 Lekhaka – Writer or clerk
have identified as the Pratimaghara, or
 Nibandhanakara – Registrar of Documents Statue Sanctuary of the Satavahanas.
 Patlika Palaka – Director of Archives  The Naneghat caves in the Western Ghats
22. Consider the following statements with of Maharashtra have low relief sculptures
regard to the administration of Satavahanas: and label inscriptions of members of the
A. Empire was divided into a number of Satavahana dynasty. The sculptures were
provinces called Aharas and were placed life-size and depicted eight people. Some
in charge of governors called Amatyas. of the sculptures have disappeared, but
B. The post of Amatya was hereditary. Brahmi labels carved above their heads
Which of the statements given above is/are can help identify them.
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25. The Satavahana queen, who acted as a regent (4) Suvarnakara – Gold smith
during the minority of her son was: ANSWER: 2
(1) Lilavati EXPLANATION:
(2) Devi Mathari  Along with the four-fold caste system,
(3) Devinaganika society was divided into four classes on
(4) Gautami Balasri the basis of the professions of people who
ANSWER: 3 were called according to their profession
EXPLANATION: as Halika (Cultivator), Sethi (merchant),
Veachaki (Carpenter), Kamara
 Nayanika or Devinaganika was the queen
(Blacksmith), Suvarnakara (Goldsmith),
regent of the Satavahana dynasty in the
Tilapisaka (Oil Monger).
1st century BCE. She acted as regent for
her son Satakarni II during his minority. 29. With reference to the period of Satavahana
dynasty in ancient India, the towns
26. Which of the following statements is/are true
Ghantasala, Koddura and Allosygne were
about the social conditions of Satavahanas:
well known as
A. Brahmanisim gained asecndancey.
(1) Tows with exquisite stone art and
B. Four-fold caste system of Brahmana,
architecture
Kshatriya, Vaisya and Sudra became more
(2) Important Buddhist pilgrimage centres
rigid.
(3) Important market towns
Choose the correct code:
(4) None of the above
(1) Only A
ANSWER: 3
(2) Only B
The important market towns of Andhra
(3) Both A and B
included Kontakossyla (Ghantasala),
(4) Neither A nor B
Koddura (Kodur of Krishna) and Allosygne
ANSWER: 3 (Corinka near Kakinada).
EXPLANATION: The important market towns of Western
 During the rule of the Satavahanas, Deccan – Prathisthana, Tagara, Nashik,
Brahmanism gained ascendancy and the Govardhana, Vaijayanthi and Jannar.
four-fold caste system of Brahmana, 30. During Satavahan period high quality steel
Kshatriya, Vaisya and Sudra tended to known as wootz at which of the following
become more rigid. Though the places was exported?
Satavahana kings championed Hinduism (1) Konasamudram and Elgandla
their queens patronized Buddhism also.
(2) Bhattiprolu and Tagara
27. Which among the following cities is the
(3) Jannar and Vaijyanathi
capital of Brihat Palayanas
(4) Govardhana and Prathisthana
(1) Dharanikota
ANSWER: 1
(2) Pithunda
EXPLANATION:
(3) Amaravati
The main items of export to Rome, Persia and
(4) Nagarjunakonda
other countries included textiles, silks,
ANSWER: 2 gems, ivory, pepper and high quality steel
EXPLANATION: known as wootz produced at
 Pithunda near Machilipatnam was the Konasamudram and Elgandla. The imports
capital of Brihat Palayanas ruled by a king included wine, copper, gold and silver.
named Jayavarma. 31. Who among the following was the last
28. Which among the following pair is incorrectly Ikshvaku ruler who was overthrown by
matched? Pallavas?
(1) Tilapisaka – Oil Monger (1) Viraputra
(2) Halika – Merchant (2) Vasisthiputra Ehuvula Santamulla II
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 (4) Chantamula I from his victorious camp at Kudura to the
ANSWER: 2 governor of Kuduru-Ahara (district). It
EXPLANATION: pertains to the grand of land in favour of a
Vasisthiputra Ehuvula Santamulla II was number of Brahmins.
overthrown by the Pallavas who occupied 35. The capital of Ishvakus is
the Krishna-Guntur region by the end of (1) Vijayapuri
the third century A.D. (2) Amaravati
32. During the Satavahana rule, Nigama Sabhas (3) Vengi
looked after the administration of (4) Vemulavada
(1) Villages ANSWER: 1
(2) Cities EXPLANATION:
(3) Provinces Vijayapuri is the capital of the Ishvakus. The
(4) Religious affairs Ikshvaku dynasty ruled in the eastern
ANSWER: 2 Krishna River valley of India from around
EXPLANATION: 220–320 CE. The Ikshvaku kings were
The affairs of cities like Kanheri, Kalyana, Shaivites who performed Vedic rites, but
Amaravati were looked after by corporate Buddhism also flourished during their
bodies called Nigama Sabhas which had a reign.
representative character. The heads of 36. Which among the following inscription issued
certain households called Gahapathis and by Shivskanda Varma Pallava king says about
the representatives of merchant guilds the downfall of Ikshvaku dynasty?
were co-opted as members of Nigama (1) Milavolu inscription
Sabha. (2) Alluri grant
33. Puranas referred to who among the following (3) Panigiri inscription
as Sriparvatiya Andhras (4) Dachepalli inscription
(1) Pitribhaktas ANSWER: 1
(2) Satavahanas EXPLANATION:
(3) Vasisthas Milavolu Inscription issued my Shivaskanda
(4) Ishvakus Varma Pallava king says about the
ANSWER: 4 downfall of Ikshvaku Dynasty.
EXPLANATION: 37. Which among the following scholars argued
Among the feudatories who hastened the that Ikshavakus belong to Kannada region of
downfall of the Satavahanas were the south India?
Ishvakus of the Krishna-Guntur region. (1) Gopala chary
The Puranas refer them as Sriparvatiya (2) Vogel
Andhras who held power in the region (3) Rapson
around Nagarjunakonda. (4) Caldwell
34. Kondamudi grant was issued by ANSWER: 2
(1) Jayavarma EXPLANATION:
(2) Mangalesha There is difference in opinion among the
(3) Vinayaditya historians about the birth place of
(4) None of the above Ishvakus.
ANSWER: 1 • According to a Historian called Rapsan
EXPLANATION: Bular Ishvakus belongs to North India.
At Kondamudi, near Tenali, a copper plate • Another historian named Vogel they
grant issued by Jayavarma in his tenth belong to kanada region of south India.
regnal year was discovered. The grant is in • According to Gopala Chary they belong to
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 • Prominent Historians like Burgen, (1) Only A
Caldwell argue that a branch of the (2) Only B
ancient iskhvakus of north India came to (3) Both A and b
South and founded another kingdom (4) Neither A nor B
there.
ANSWER: 3
• According to a Jain work called
‘Dharmamrutham’ Karnataka reports that
EXPLANATION:
an Ikshvaku prince founded a kingdom at
the mouth of river Krishna with Ikshvaku Dynasty supported both Vedic and
Pratipalapura as its capital Buddhist faiths.
• According to Nagarjuna Konda Inscription He followed and Patronised Buddhism and
Veerapurusha Datta belongs to lord give it back the fame it lost during his
Buddha Dynasty. father’s reign. He is known as southern
Ashoka.
38. Which among the following inscriptions were
issued by Veerapurusha Datta? 41. Which among the following Vishnukundin
ruler helped the Vakataka ruler Prithvi Sena
A. Uppugundur
when his kingdom was attacked by Dhana
B. Alluri
Sena the ruler of Trikuta?
C. Jaggayyapet
(1) Madhava Raju
Choose the correct code:
(2) Govinda Varma
(1) A and C
(3) Vikramendra Varma
(2) B and C
(4) Deva Varma
(3) A and C
ANSWER: 1
(4) All of the above
EXPLANATION:
ANSWER: 4
Madhava Raju helped the Vakataka ruler
EXPLANATION: Prithvi Sena when his kingdom was
Important Inscriptions of Veerapurusha Datta: attacked by Dhana Sena the ruler of
• Alluri Inscription. Trikuta.
• Nagarjuna Konda Inscription. 42. Which among the following sources proved
• Amravati Inscription. that the original home of the Vishnukundis
• Uppugundur Inscription. was modern Srisailam in the Kurnool district?
• Jaggayyapet Inscription (1) Chezerla inscription
39. Sri Parvata university was constructed which (2) Gorantla inscription
among the following rulers? (3) Mattipadu inscroption
(1) Veerapurusha Dutta (4) Thummalagudem plates
(2) Rudrapurusha Datta ANSWER: 4
(3) Ehubala Santamula EXPLANATION:
(4) Vasishtiputra Santamula Researches based on the newly discovered
ANSWER: 1 Thummalagudem plates have proved that
EXPLANATION: the original home of the Vishnukundis was
Sri Parvata university was constructed in modern Srisailam in the Kurnool district.
Nagarguna Konda by Veerapurusha Datta. 43. Which among the following scholars were of
40. Consider the following statements: the opinion that the Vishnukundin dynasty
was of North Indian origin?
A. Ikshvaku Dynasty supported both Vedic
and Buddhist faiths. (1) H. Krishna Sastri
B. Veerapurusha Datta patronised (2) Dr. Kielhorn
Buddhism. (3) K.V. Lakshamana Rao
Which of the statements given above is/are (4) D.C. Sircar
correct? ANSWER: 1

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 EXPLANATION: and Madhava Varma as recorded in the
Krishna Sastri were of the opinion that the Tummalagudem plates. Indra Varma built
dynasty was of North Indian origin. a new capital and named it Indrapura.
Dr. Kielhorn who edited the Chikkulla plates 46. Which Vishnukundin ruler was a
which are the first discovered records the contemporary of Vakataka king Pravarasena
dynasty was of opinion that Vinukonda II?
was the capital of Vishnukundin dominion. (1) Govinda Varma I
44. Consider the following statements: (2) Madhava Varma I
A. Vishnukundis held sway over the region (3) Madhava Varma II
north of Srisailam. (4) None of the above
B. Rishika country which formed a part of the ANSWER: 1
empire of Asoka was later ruled by EXPLANATION:
Vishnukundins. Govinda Varma I was the contemporary of
Which of the statmeents given above is/are Pravarasena II, the Vakataraka ruler with
correct? whom he maintained friendly relations.
(1) Only A Taking advantage of the declining power
(2) Only B of the Salankayanas, Govinda Varma
(3) Both A and B extended the boundaries of his kingdom
(4) Neither A nor B towards the coastal Andhra region.
ANSWER: 3 47. The reign of Madhava Varma II of
Vishnukundis held sway over the region north Vishnukundin dynasty was recorded in which
of Srisailam i.e., the modern districts of of the following?
Nalgonda and Mahboob Nagar A. Velpuru pillar inscription
(Palamaru). The region was known as B. The Ipur plates
Rishika country which was contiguous to C. The Khanapur plates
Kuntala, Andhra and Asmaka countries. Choose the correct code:
Rishika country which formed a part of the (1) A and C
empire of Asoka was later ruled by (2) B and C
Vishnukundins. (3) A and B
45. Consider the following statements: (4) All of the above
A. Vishnukundins were the ANSWER: 4
contemporaneous to the Salankayanas
EXPLANATION:
who controlled the West Godavari-
Govinda Varma I was succeded by his son
Krishna region.
Madava Varma II also known as Madhava
B. Madhava Varma of Vishnukundin dynasty
Raju in A.D. 462. Information about his
built the city of Indrapura.
reign is recorded in –
Which of the statements given above is/are
Velpuru pillar inscription
correct?
The Ipur plates
(1) Only A
The Khanapur plates
(2) Only B
48. Which Vishnukundin ruler transferred the
(3) Both A and B
capital from Indrapura to Trivara?
(4) Neither A nor B
(1) Madhava Varma IV
ANSWER: 1
(2) Vikramendra Varma
EXPLANATION:
(3) Indrabhattaraka Varma
Vishnukundins were the contemporaneous to
(4) Govinda Varma
the Salankayanas who controlled the
ANSWER: 1
West Godavari-Krishna region.
EXPLANATION:
The names of the first two kings of the
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 Madhava Varma IV the last ruler of (1) A and C
Vishnukundin dynasty transferred the (2) B and C
capital from Indrapura to Trivara. (3) A and B
49. Brahmanical cave temples of (4) All of the above
Mogalrajapuram and Undavalli are assigned ANSWER: 2
to
EXPLANATION:
(1) Ikshavakus
(2) Salankayanas
Kalhana was the author of Rajatarangini
(3) Vishnukundins (River of Kings), an account of the history
(4) Pallavas of Kashmir. He wrote the work in Sanskrit
ANSWER: 3 between 1148 and 1149.
EXPLANATION: Bilhana is the court of poet of Vikramaditya VI
According to Dubreuil and other scholars the of the Chalukya dynasty had written
cave temples at Undavalli, Vikramankadeva charita and
Mogalrajapuram and Vijayawada are the Karnasundari.
creation of the Vishnukundins. 53. Who among the folloiwng was the founder of
50. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler transferred Eastern Chalukya dynasty?
the capital from Pisthapura to Vengipura (1) Kubja Vishnuvardhana
(1) Vishnuvardhana II (2) Pulakesin II
(2) Jayasimha Vallabha (3) Mangalesha
(3) Vijayaditya I (4) Jayasimha
(4) Chalukya Bhima ANSWER: 1
ANSWER: 2 EXPLANATION:
EXPLANATION: Kubja Vishnuvardhana, the founder of the
Jayasimha shifted his capital from Pisthapura Eastern Chalukya dynasty, was the
to Vengipura. It is identified with the brother of the Chalukya king, Pulakeshin
present day villages of Peda Vengi and II.
China Vengi and Deduluru in the West 54. Which king bore the titles of ‘Vishma Siddhi’,
Godavari district. Jayasimha founded the ‘Makaradwaja’ and ‘Kamadeva’?
town of Sarvasiddhi in the Visakhaatnam (1) Vishnuvardhana
district. (2) Mangi Yuvaraja
51. Who among the following rulers used the (3) Vijayaditya I
title ‘Sarvalokasraya’
(4) Gunaga Vijayaditya
(1) Vishnu Vardhana I
ANSWER: 1
(2) Vijayaditya I
EXPLANATION:
(3) Vishnu Vardhana III
Vishnuvardhana ruled Vengi as an
(4) Gunaga Vijayaditya independent sovereign for eighteen years
ANSWER: 1 from A.D 624 to 642. He succeded in
EXPLANATION: capturing many forts and earned the title
Vishnuvardhana II had several titles like ‘Vishma Siddhi’ and his other titles were
Pralayaditya and Vishamasiddhi. He ‘Makaradwaja’ and ‘Kamadeva’
referred to himself as Sarvalokasraya. 55. Nadumba Vasati a jain temple near
52. Which among the following are the works of Vijayawada was built by
Bilhana: (1) Gautami Balsri
A. Rajatarangini (2) Ranaka
B. Vikramankadeva Charita (3) Sanjaya Mahaoksala
C. Karnasundari (4) Ayyana Mahadevi
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 Ayyana Mahadev, queen of Vishnuvardhana northernmost part of Tamil Nadu. The
was a devout jain and built the Jaina region's boundaries are between the river
temple called Nadumba Vasati near basins of the Penna River and Ponnaiyar
Vijayawada. River.
56. Consider the following statements: 59. The Chalukya King who is said to have built
A. Kubja Vishnuvardhana was a devout 108 Saiva temples was:
worshipper of Vishnu. (1) Kubja Vishnuvardhana
B. Kubja Vishnuvardhana had constructed (2) Vishnu Vardhana IV
Vishnu temple of Kunti Madhava at (3) Vishnu Vardhana III
Pithapuram. (4) Vijayaditya II
Which of the statements given above is/are ANSWER: 4
correct? Vijayaditya II was reputed to have fought 108
(1) Only A battles. He was an ardent devotee of Siva
(2) Only B and constructed many temples to the God
(3) Both A and B at all places where battles were fought
(4) Neither A nor B during the twelve-year civil war.
ANSWER: 3 60. Battle of Vengavalli was fought between
EXPLANATION: (1) Amoghavarsha and Yuddhamalla
Vishnuvardahan was a devout worshipper of (2) Amoghavarsha and Gunaga Vijayaditya
Vishnu, like his ancestors, and called (3) Vijayaditya II and Chalukya Bhima
himself Parama Bhagavata or a devout (4) Chalukya Bhima and Yuddhamalla
worshipper of Vishnu. The great Vishnu ANSWER: 2
temple of Kunti Madhava at Pithapuram EXPLANATION:
was constructed by him.
At the battle of Vengavallai, Amoghavarsha
57. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler issued subdued Vijayaditya and forced him to
Vipparla inscription accept Rastrakuta suzerainty. But after
(1) Kubja Vishnuvardhana the death of Amoghavarsha in A.D. 880
(2) Dhananjaya Vijayaditya reasserted his independence
(3) Jayasimha Vallabha and embarked upon a career of conquest.
(4) Shakti Varma 61. Consider the following statements with
ANSWER: 3 regard to Chalukya Bhima:
EXPLANATION: A. He founded the town of Chalukya
Jayasimha I, the first ruler of the Chalukyas, Bhimavaram near Samalkota.
issued the Vipparla Inscription in the 7th B. He patronised Sanskrit poets like
century AD. The inscription is one of the Bhattavamana.
earliest known Telugu inscriptions and is Which of the statements given above is/are
dated to the eighth year of his reign. incorrect?
58. Tondamandalam during ancient history of (1) Only A
andhra is located between the rivers (2) Only B
(1) Pennar and Ponnaiyar (3) Both A and B
(2) Krishna and Godavari (4) Neither A nor B
(3) Krishna and Kaveri ANSWER: 4
(4) Godavari and Indravati EXPLANATION:
ANSWER: 1 Chalukya Bhima was a great builder. He
EXPLANATION: founded the town of Chalukya
Tondaimandalam, also known as Tondai Nadu, Bhimavaram near Samalkota where he
is a historical region in the southernmost built a temple to siva and named it after
part of Andhra Pradesh and the himself as Chalukya Bhimeswara.

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 He patronized Sanskrit poets like ANSWER: 1
Bhattavamana and musicians like Mallapa EXPLANATION:
and his daughter Challava. After the sack of Vengipura and also
62. Which among the following sites in Andhra Vijayawada, Ammaraja I felt the need to
Pradesh are a part of “Panchamaras” of build a new capital strategically located
Andhra Desa for conducting campaigns against his
A. Pitapuram enemies both within kingdom and
B. Daksharma outside. So on the norther bank of the
C. Kshirarama river Godavari he founded a new city and
D. Amaravadi named it Raja Mehendir after his title Raja
Mahendra.
E. Gudipudi
In the war against the Nolamba King (Eastern
Choose the correct code:
Karnataka), Ayyaparaja, he lost his life in
(1) A, C, D and E
A.D 927.
(2) B, C, D and E
65. Nannaya Bhatta was assisted by Narayana
(3) A, B, C and D Bhatta in translating the Mahabharata. The
(4) All of the above evidence to this fact was
ANSWER: 4 (1) Nandampudi Grant
EXPLANATION: (2) Maruteru Grant
Panchamaras of Andhra- Daksharma, (3) Kupama Inscription
Pitapuram, Kshirarama, Gudipudi, (4) Mangallu Grant
Amaravadi. According to legend the skill of
ANSWER: 1
the demon Tarakasura broke into five
EXPLANATION:
pieces and fell in these five places.
The reign of Rajaraja Narendra marks an
63. Keyabahura Charitramu was written by
important epoch in the history of the
(1) Nannayya
Telugu language and literature. He was
(2) Srinatha responsible for getting the Mahabaharata
(3) Pothana rendered into Telugu by his court poet
(4) Manchana Nannaya. Nannaya could translate only
ANSWER: 4 three parvas and was assisted by his friend
EXPLANATION: Narayana Bhatta. Rajaraja honored
The inscription at Draksarama and Nidubrolu Naryana Bhatta also by conferring on him
state that Velanati Gonkaraja II having a village called Nandampudi.
defeated the rulers of Karnataka, Kuntala, 66. Kalingattu Parani was written by
Kalinga occupited Andhra with Samrajya (1) Jayangonder
Chihnah. The same is testified to by a (2) Nambiyandar Nambi
Telugu poetical work Keybahura (3) Thiruvalluvar
Charitramu by Manchana. (4) None of the above
64. Consider the following statmeents with ANSWER: 1
regard to Eastern Chalukyan ruler Ammaraja
EXPLANATION:
I:
The Kalinga explouts of Kulottunga I are
A. He built the city of Raja Mehendir.
graphically described in a long Tamil poem
B. He died in a war against the Rastrakutas. Kalingattu Parani composed by
Which of the statements given above is/are Jayangonder.
correct? 67. Palanti vira Charitra was written by
(1) Only A (1) Allasani Peddana
(2) Only B (2) Tenali Ramakrishna
(3) Both A and B (3) Srinatha
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 ANSWER: 3 70. Which among the following is not a territorial
EXPLANATION: division of Eastern Chulkyas
The correct answer is Sreenadha. Palanati (1) Nadu
Virula Kadha was written by Srrenadha. It (2) Mandalam
is a ballad about war around the 1450s (3) Visaya
and mentions the worship of Potharaju. (4) None of the above
ANSWER: 4
68. Which among the following is the correct EXPLANATION:
description of ‘Nayamkara’ system of The kingdom was divided into different
Kakatiyas ‘Nadus’ like Velanadu, Kammanadu. Etc.
(1) Governors of different areas known as They were also known as Mandalams.
Nayaks were appointed from the Nadus or Mandalams were sub-divided
members of different castes. into Visayas or district. The lowest unit
(2) Nayamkara system was a form of was the Grama.
centralized administration where 71. ‘Virakosa’ during the reign of Eastern
governors were exclusively appointed Chalukyas refers to
from Brahmin caste members. (1) Infantry
(3) Nayamkara system allowed governors of (2) Elephant corps
all kshatriya caste known as Nayaks to
(3) Commander-in-chief
hereditarily pass down their positions
(4) None of the above
within their families.
ANSWER: 1
(4) Nayamkara system was solely focused on
appointing governors from the warrior EXPLANATION:
caste (Kshatriyas) to ensure military The elephant corps were known as Gaja Sahini
control. or Hasti kosa.
ANSWER: 1 The infantry was known as the Virakosa.
EXPLANATION: Commander-in-chief – Sarva Senadhipathi.
Prataparudra began his reign with a series of 72. Consider the following statements with
reforms in the administration. Durin the regard to social condition during the reign of
reign of Ganapatideva the governors of Eastern Chalukyas:
different areas of the empire, known as A. Sudras were able ot climb the social
Nayaks, were appointed from the ladder.
members of different castes. This was B. Fourfold division of society and
known as the “Nayamkara” system. ‘Varnasrama’ dharma was vanished.
69. “Mandaleswaras” during the reign of Eastern Which of the statements given above is/are
Chalukyas refers to correct?
(1) Military commanders (1) Only A
(2) Chief Accountants (2) Only B
(3) Ministers (3) Both A and B
(4) Feudatories (4) Neither A nor B
ANSWER: 4 ANSWER: 1
EXPLANATION: EXPLANATION:
The king depended on the loyal feudatories With the ascendancy of Hinduism, the
for military operations and the ‘Varnasrama’ dharma and the fourfold
administration of the provinces. The division of society into castes had come to
feudatories were known as stay. However. the sudras were able to
‘Mandaleswaras.’ Sometimes they were climb the social ladder and wielded
referred to as ‘Mahasamantas’ and political power, and many Mandalikas
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73. The credit for establishing Telugu in Baddena Bhupaludu (AD 1220-1280). He
Andhradesa goes to was also known as Bhadra Bhupala. He
(1) Renati cholas was a Chola prince and was a Vassal under
(2) Djinaga the Kakatiya empress Rani Rudrama Devi
(3) Prithvimula during the thirteenth century. He was a
pupil of Tikkana, the greatest writer in
(4) Eastern Chalukyas
Telugu.
ANSWER: 1
77. Which among the following pairs are
EXPLANATION:
incorrectly matched?
The correct answer is Renati Cholas. The credit
(1) Satkalyamalla – Udatta raghava Kavyam
for establishing Telugu in Andhradesa
(2) Jayapa Senani – Nrittya Ratnavali
goes to Renati Cholas. The roots of the
Telugu language have been seen on (3) Rudradeva – Nitisara
inscriptions found near the Guntur district (4) Yayati Charitram – Ketana
and from others dating to the rule of ANSWER: 4
Renati Cholas in the fifth century CE. EXPLANATION:
74. Which ruler of Reddi Kingdom transferred Yayati Charitram – Sanskrit drama -
the capital from Addanki to Kondavidu? Prataparudra
(1) Anavame Reddi 78. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq conquered Warangal
(2) Anapotha Reddi in the year
(3) Prolaya Vema Reddi (1) 1330
(4) Anamacha Reddi (2) 1323
ANSWER: 2 (3) 1350
EXPLANATION: (4) 1320
Anapotha Reddi shifted the capital from ANSWER: 2
Addanki to Kondavidu, near Narasaraopet EXPLANATION:
in Guntur district. He improved the Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of the
facilities at Motupalli port. Tughlaq dynasty conquered Warangal in
75. Ranganatha Ramayana was written by the year 1323. He named it Sultanpur and
(1) Marana annexed it to the Delhi Sultanate.
(2) Tikkana 79. Which among the following is/are the works
(3) Gona Budda Reddu of Yerrapragada?
(4) Baddena A. Translation of Aranyaparva of
ANSWER: 3 Mahabharata into Telugu.
EXPLANATION: B. Harivamsam.
Sri Ranganatha Ramayanamu is a rendition of Choose the correct code:
Valmiki's Rāmāyaṇa in Telugu language. It (1) Only A
was written by the poet Ranganatha—also (2) Only B
known as Gona Budda Reddy—between (3) Both A and B
1300 and 1310 CE. (4) Neither A nor b
76. Sumati Satakam was written by ANSWER: 3
(1) Somanatha EXPLANATION:
(2) Nannechoda Yerrapragada patronized by Prolaya Vema
(3) Manchana translated Aranyaparva of the
(4) Baddena Mahabharata into Telugu, Harivamsam.
ANSWER: 4 80. Consider the following statements with
EXPLANATION: regard to Prolaya Vema Reddi of Reddi
According to many literary critics Sumati Kingdom:
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 A. He was the general of Kakatiya ruler Komati Vema was a scholar of Sanskrit and
Prataparudradeva. wrote two books called the Sangita
B. He made Addanki near Ongole as his Chintamani and Sahitya Chintamani. He
capital. was the patron of the famous Telugu poet,
C. He championed Vedic religion. Srinadha.
Which of the statements given above is/are 83. The Velamas who were intruders into the
correct? economic life of Palnadu dominated by the
(1) A and B Reddis were defeated and driven out in the
(2) A and C (1) Battle of Karempudi
(3) B and C (2) Battle of Bhimavaram
(4) All of the above (3) Battle of Kandukuru
ANSWER: 4 (4) Battle of Panagallu
EXPLANATION: ANSWER: 1
Prolaya Vema Reddi- EXPLANATION:
• He belonged to Panta kapu caste. According to the history, the famous Palnati
Yuddham was fought on the banks of
• In A.D. 1325 he took possession of the
Naguleru stream in 1182 CE at Karempudi
present districts of Guntur, Prakasam,
village.
Nellore and Parts of Kurnool.
84. Madura Vijayam was written by
• He was the general of Kakatiya ruler
Prataparudradeva. (1) Ganga Devi
• He made Addanki near Ongole as his (2) Kumara Kampana
capital. (3) Vidyaranya
• He championed Vedic religion and patron (4) None of the above
of Telugu literature. ANSWER: 1
81. Who among the following wrote a treatise on EXPLANATION:
dance called Vasantha Rajeevam ? In the far South, Madurai was liberated in
(1) Kumaragiri Reddi 1378 by Kumara Kampana, the son of
(2) Anavema Reddi Bukka, who put an end to Mabari
(3) Peda Komati Vema Reddi Sultanate. The details of this victory are
recorded in an excellent Sanskrit work
(4) Racha Vema Reddi
called Madura Vijayam written by Ganga
ANSWER: 1
Devi, the wife of Kumara Kampana.
EXPLANATION:
85. Arrange the dynasties of Vijanayagara
Kumaragiri Reddi, who ascended the throne in dynasty in succession
A.D 1386 was a pleasure loving king. He
(1) Saluva – Tuluva – Sangama – Aravidu
wrote a treatise on a dance called Vasanta
(2) Sangama – Saluva – Tuluva – Aravidu
Rajeevam.
(3) Tuluva – Sanagama – Aravidu – Saluva
82. Which among the following are the works of
Peda Komati Vema Reddi? (4) Sangama – Tuluva – Saluva – Aravidu
A. Sangita Chintamani ANSWER: 2
B. Sahitya Chintamani Four dynasties ruled over the Vijayanagara
kingdom in succession. They were: (1)
Choose the correct code:
Sangama, (2) Saluva (3) Tuluva, and (4)
(1) Only A
Aravidu
(2) Only B
86. Consider the folloiwng statements with
(3) Both A and B regard to Harihara I of Vijayanagara kingdom:
(4) Neither A nor B A. He organised the administration of his
ANSWER: 3 kingdom on the Kakatiya model and
EXPLANATION: divided the country into Sthalas and
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 B. He followed the Kakatiya example in and Vinukonda, but he could not retain
appointing brahmins as Karanams in them for long. He was defeated by the
pereference to Velamas and Kamsalis. Kondavidu general, Kataya vema.
Which of the statements given above is/are 89. Which among the following are the works of
correct? Suluva Narasimha?
(1) Only A A. Saluvabhudayamu
(2) Only B B. Ramabhyudayam
(3) Both A and B Choose the correct code:
(4) Neither A nor B (1) Only A
ANSWER: 3 (2) Only B
EXPLANATION: (3) Both A and B
Harihara I (4) Neither A nor B
• The four regions of the kingdom – ANSWER: 2
Darasamudra, Male, Mulabaga and EXPLANATION:
Udayagiri. Suluva Narasimha patronized poets like
• He organised the administration of his Rajanatha Dindima who wrote
kingdom on the Kakatiya model and Saluvabhyudayamu or the history of the
divided the country into Sthalas and Saluvas. Narasimha himself wrote a
Nadus. Sanskrit work called Ramabhyudayam.
• He followed the Kakatiya example in 90. Consider the following statements with
appointing brahmins as Karanams in regard to Battle of Kovalakonda:
pereference to Velamas and Kamsalis. A. It took place in 1510 between Sri
87. Who among the following was called Vaidika Krishnadevaraya and the Bijapur Sultans.
marga pravartaka? B. The battle resulted in the death of Yusuf
(1) Bukka I Adil Shah, the founder of the Adil Shahi
(2) Devaraya I Dynasty.
(3) Harihara II Which of the statements given above is/are
(4) Harihara i correct?
ANSWER: 1 (1) Only A
EXPLANATION: (2) Only B
Bukka I was noted for his religious tolerance (3) Both A and B
and safeguarded the interests of the (4) Neither A nor B
minorities like the Jains. As he upheld the ANSWER: 3
Vedic dharma and encouraged the EXPLANATION:
compilation of commentaries on the The Battle of Kovilkonda took place in 1510
Vedas he was called Vaidika marga between Sri Krishnadevaraya and the
pravartaka. Bijapur Sultans. The battle resulted in the
88. Which Vijayanagara ruler attacked the Reddi death of Yusuf Adil Shah, the founder of
kingdom of Kondavidu and occupied the Adil Shahi dynasty. The battle also put
Tripurantakam and Vinukonda? an end to the annual jihad against
(1) Devaraya I Vijayanagar.
(2) Harihara II 91. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly
(3) Harihara I matched?
(4) None of the above (1) Nandi Timmanna – Parijatha
ANSWER: 2 Apaharanamu
EXPLANATION: (2) Krishna Devaraya – Amukta Malyada
Harihara II attacked the Reddi kingdom of (3) Allasani Peddana – Manucharitramu
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 ANSWER: 4 Bannihatti. This war led to the fall of
EXPLANATION: Vijayanagara. Ali Adilshah was leading this
The Ashtadiggajas Allasani Peddana, Dhurjati, united front.
Nandi Thimmana, Madayyagari Mallana In the Battle of Talikota, Vijayanagara was led
and Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu were from by Rama Raya.
Rayalaseema. Pandit Ramakrishna hailed 95. Consider the following pairs:
from Tenali in the Guntur district of Traveler Visited during the reign of
Andhra Pradesh. Ramarajabhushanudu A. Domingos Paes – Sri krishna Devaraya
and Pingali Surana were the other two B. Abdur Razzak – Devaraya II
Ashtadiggajas.
C. Nicolo Conti – Devaraya I
92. The popular name of Ramachandra temple at
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Hampi is
incorrectly matched?
(1) Vitthala temple
(1) A and C
(2) Hazara Rama temple
(2) B and C
(3) Krishna Swamy temple
(3) A and B
(4) Anantasayana temple
(4) None of the above
ANSWER: 2
ANSWER: 4
EXPLANATION:
EXPLANATION:
The Hazara Rama temple, referred to as the
Venice – Nicolo Conti – 1420 – 1421 – During
Ramachandra temple in inscriptions,
the reign of Devaraya I. He recoded his
occupied the western part of the urban
experiences in Latin. He described the life
core in the royal centre section of Hampi.
at the court of Vijayanagar and also the
This temple was dedicated to Rama of the
social life of the city.
Ramayana fame, and an avatar of Vishnu.
Abdurk Razzak – Persian – 1443 – Devaraya II
93. Who among the following laid the foundation
- He described the extent of the empire, its
of the Vijayanagara Empire?
revenues, administration and also the
(1) Harihara and Bukka social and economic life of the people.
(2) Krishnadeva Raya Domingos Paes – 1520-1522 – Krishna
(3) Rama Raya Devaraya – pen portrait of the emperor
(4) Virupaksha and the splendor of his court.
ANSWER: 1 Fernao Nuniz – Achyuta Raya – 1533- 37-
EXPLANATION: Recorded administration and social
The correct answer is Harihara and Bukka. The conditions.
Vijayanagara empire was established in 96. Which among the following statements with
1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka respect of social conditions during
Raya I. Vijayanagara is/are true?
94. Who led the army of Vijaynagar in the battle A. Sati and child marriage were recognised
of Bannihatti? and freely practices.
(1) Achutappa Nayak B. Women enjoyed a respectable position in
(2) Rama Raya society and followed many occupations
(3) Sadasiva Raya including even wrestling and accountancy.
(4) Timma Deva Raya Choose the correct code:
ANSWER: 2 (1) Only A
EXPLANATION (2) Only B
The Battle of Talikota (23 January 1565) was a (3) Both A and B
watershed battle fought between the (4) Neither A nor B
Vijayanagara Empire and an alliance of the ANSWER: 3
Deccan sultanates. It is also called the EXPLANATION:
battle of the Rakshasi Tagadi or
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 Sati and child marriage were recognised and Virupaksha is also known as Pampapathi
freely practices. Women enjoyed a or Pampapati, and is a form of Lord Shiva.
respectable position in society and 100. Who among the following was given the title
followed many occupations including Dakshina Samudradihswara for achieving
even wrestling and accountancy. Kings victory over Sinhalese ruler?
and nobles married many wives and kept (1) Lakkana
concubines to show their exalted position (2) Devaraya II
in the society.
(3) Bhanudeva
97. Which among the following Vijayanagar ruler
(4) Kapileswara
allowed the Dutch to open a factor at Pulicat
ANSWER: 1
in 1610 and granted them many privileges of
trade? Devaraya II – He led a successful naval
expedition against Ceylon, under the
(1) Venkata II
leadership of his naval chief Lakkanna. The
(2) Tirumala
Sinhalese ruler paid a huge indemnity to
(3) Srinaga I Devaraya. For this achievement Lakkana
(4) Rama Raya was given the title Dakshina
ANSWER: 1 Samudradhiswara.
EXPLANATION: 101. Consider the following pairs:
Venkata II of Aravidu dynasty made A. Berar– Imad Shahi
Chandragiri his capital and re-organized B. Bijapur – Nizam Shahi
the revenue administration. During his C. Bidar – Barid Shahi
reign, the Dutch and the English began to
D. Golconda – Qutub Shahi
establish their factories on the East Coast.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
In 1610 he allowed the Dutch to open a
matched?
factory at Pulicat and granted them many
privileges of trade. (1) A, C and D
98. Who among the following Vijayanagar ruler (2) A, B and C
built a new city called Nagalapuram in in (3) A and C
honour of his mother? (4) All of the above
(1) Rama Raya ANSWER: 1
(2) Hariahara EXPLANATION:
(3) Sri Krishna Devaraya Imad Shahi – Berar
(4) Achyuta Raya Nizam Shahi – Ahmad nagar
ANSWER: 3 Adil Shahi - Bijapur
EXPLANATION: Barid Shahi - Bidar
Sri Krishna Devaraya built a new city called Qutub Shahi – Golconda
Nagalapuram in honor of his mother. 102. Historically the earliest mention of the
99. Ritual kinship was the hallmark of Andhras appeared in the
Vijayanagar rule. Vijayanagar rulers claimed (1) Mahabharata
to have ruled on behalf of which one among (2) Ramayana
the following shrines? (3) Manusmriti
(1) Vithala (4) Aitareya Brahmana
(2) Tirupati ANSWER: 4
(3) Virupaksha EXPLANATION:
(4) Mallikarjuna Historically the earliest mention of the
ANSWER: 3 Andhras appeared in the Aitareya
EXPLANATION: Brahmana (B.C.800).It was called
The Vijayanagara rulers claimed to rule on Dakshina Padh during those days.
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 Sabaras, and many other sects lived in in which a huge granite bull still stands,
Dakshina Padh. the beautiful entrances to the shrine, the
103. Consider the following statemetns with pierced slabs used for screens and
regard to Satavahanas: windows, and the elegant open work by
A. According to Matsya Purana there were which the bracket-shafts are attached to
29 rulers of this dynasty. the pillars are the other most interesting
B. They ruled over the Andhradesa including features of this temple.
Deccan for about 400 years from the 2nd 105. Consider the following statements with
century B.C. to beyond the 2nd century regard to Alla-ud-din Hasan Gangu:
A.D. A. He established independent Bahamani
Which of the statements given above is/are kingdom in the south India by revolting
correct? against the Mughal empire.
(1) Only A B. He shifted his capital from Gulbarga to
(2) Only B Daulatabad.
(3) Both A and B Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(4) Neither A nor B
(1) Only A
ANSWER: 3
(2) Only B
EXPLANATION:
(3) Both A and B
After the fall of the Mauryan Empire, the
history of the Andhras, as a continuous (4) Neither A nor B
account of political and cultural events, ANSWER: 4
commences with the rise of the EXPLANATION:
Satavahanas as a political power. The disastrous fall of Warangal in A.D.1323
According to Matsya Purana there were brought the Andhras, for the first time in
29 rulers of this dynasty. They ruled over their history, under the yoke of an alien
the Andhradesa including Deccan for ruler, the Muslims. In A.D.1347 an
about 400 years from the 2nd century B.C. independent Muslim State, the Bahmani
to beyond the 2nd century A.D. kingdom was established in south India by
Satavahanas were also called Salivahanas Alla-ud-din Hasan Gangu by revolting
and Satakarnis. against the Delhi Sultanate. To stabilize his
104. Consider the following statemetns with position, Hasan waged wars to annex the
regard to Thousand-Pillared temple at two neighboring Hindu kingdoms,
Hanamkonda: Warangal, under the Musunuri Nayakas,
A. It was built by the Kakatiya King Rudra in and Vijayanagar, which was under the
A.D 1162. Rayas. He occupied the area up to the
B. It was dedicated to Siva, Vishnu and Surya. river Tungabhadra in A.D.1358, and
shifted his capital from Daulatabad to
Which of the statements given above is/are
Gulbarga.
correct?
106. Harihara and Bukka took possession of
(1) Only A
Kampili from Hoyasala ruler
(2) Only B
(1) Narasimha III
(3) Both A and B
(2) Veera Ballala III
(4) Neither A nor B
(3) Nripal Kama II
ANSWER: 3
(4) Vira Someshwara
The Thousand-Pillared Temple at
ANSWER: 2
Hanamkonda, built by the Kakatiya king
Rudra in A.D.1162, is similar in style and EXPLANATION:
workmanship to the Ramappa temple. Harihara and Bukka took possession of Kampili
This temple, dedicated to Siva, Vishnu and from Hoyasala ruler of Karnataka, Ballala
Surya, is star-shaped. The Nandi pavilion, III. They later established a new city on the

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 southern bank of Tungabhadra, opposite (3) 12%
Anegondi, and gave a name to it as (4) 18%
Vijayanagar or Vidyanagar. ANSWER: 3

107. Fanam, tar and dijitel during the EXPLANATION:

Vijayanagara period refers to According to a Nasik cave inscription, the
(1) Clothing common interest rate on money
(2) Coins deposited to guilds during the Satavahana
(3) Ornaments period was 12%.
(4) Weapons 110. Consider the following statements with
ANSWER: 2 regard to Dignaga:
EXPLANATION: A. He was a disciple of Dharmakeerthi.
Vijayanagara have three kinds of money, B. He practived Yogachara system and
made of gold mixed with alloy: one called composed Pramana Samuchchaya.
varahab. kopeki, the second, which is Which of the statements given above is/are
called pertab, is the half of the first; the correct?
third called fanam, is equivalent in value (1) Only A
to the tenth part of the last mentioned (2) Only B
coin. (3) Both A and B
108. Consider the following statements with (4) Neither A nor B
regard to military administration of
ANSWER: 2
Vijayanagara empire:
EXPLANATION:
A. It was placed under a department called
Dignaga, a greatest logician, is believed to
Kandachara.
have lived in the caves of Guntupalli. A
B. Its military department was headed by
disciple of Vasubandhu, he practiced the
Dandanayaka.
Yogachara system and composed
Which of the statements given above is/are Pramana Samuchchaya.
correct?
111. Which among the following pairs is
(1) Only A incorrectly matched?
(2) Only B (1) Buddhaghosha – Vishuddhimagga
(3) Both A and B (2) Dharmakeerthi – Pramanavarthika
(4) Neither A nor B (3) Acharya Nagarjuna – Chatuhsastra
ANSWER: 3 (4) Aryadeva – Cittavisuddhikarana
EXPLANATION: ANSWER: 3
The military organisation of Vijayanagar EXPLANATION:
empire was under a department called
• Nagarjuna – Madhayamakikarika,
Kandachara and its head was
Sunyata-Saptati, Vigraha Vyavarthani,
Dandanayaka or Dannayaka or
Prajnaparamita Sastra, Chatustava,
Commander-in-Chief. The military
Suhrullekha and Ratnavali.
organisation was of a feudal nature. The
• Aryadeva – Chatuhsastra,
king had an army of his own but in
Cittavisuddhikarana.
addition to that, the provincial governors
were required to send their contingents in • Buddhaghosha – Vishuddhimagga
times of emergency. • Dharmakeerthi – Pramanavarthika
109. According to the Nasik inscription of 112. The Jataka literature which refers to the
Rishabhadatta, the rate of interest during the defeat of Kharavela, the Kalinga king, at the
Satavahana period was hands of Satakarni, the Asmaka king, was
(1) 6% (1) Serivanija Jataka
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 (3) Bhimasena Jataka the Satavahanas began their rule in the
(4) Rajavali-Katha western Deccan.
ANSWER: 2 B. Inscriptions in the Naneghat and Nashik
EXPLANATION: caves point to the estern Deccan as their
The Jataka literature that refers to the defeat original home.
of Kharavela, the Kalinga king, at the Which of the statements given above is/are
hands of Satakarni, the Asmaka king, is correct?
called the Chulla-Kalinga Jataka. (1) Only A
113. Bhairava Konda, located in Nellore district, (2) Only B
was a centre of (3) Both A and B
(1) Buddhism (4) Neither A nor B
(2) Jainism ANSWER: 4
(3) Saivism EXPLANATION:
(4) Vaishnavism the discovery of early Satavahana coins at
ANSWER: 3 Kotalingala and Sangareddy in the
EXPLANATION: Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh has
Bhairavakona is a religious site in Andhra been used to support the hypothesis that
Pradesh that is a center for studying the the Satavahanas began their rule in the
7th century A.D. Saivism in the Nellore eastern Deccan. On the other hand,
region. The Bhairavakona rock cut cave inscriptions in the Naneghat and Nashik
temples are carved out of a single rock in caves point to the western Deccan as their
the Nallamala hills. The temples are said original locus.
to have been constructed in the 7th and 116. Consider the following statements with
8th century A.D. during the period of regard to Maharathis and Mahabhojas.
Pallavas. A. They are local rulers who had emerged in
114. Arrange the following dynasties that ruled the pre-Satavahana period.
Andhra region chronologically based on the B. They lost their importance during
beginning year of their rule: Satavahana rule.
A. Ishvakus Which of the statements given above is/are
B. Vishnukundins correct?
C. Salankayanas (1) Only A
D. Brihat Palayanas (2) Only B
Choose the correct code: (3) Both A and B
(1) A-D-C-B (4) Neither A nor B
(2) A-C-D-B ANSWER: 1
(3) B-C-D-A EXPLANATION:
(4) B-D-A-C The maharathis and mahabhojas—local rulers
ANSWER: 1 who had emerged in the pre-Satavahana
period—were encapsulated and
EXPLANATION:
integrated into the Satavahana polity, and
Ishvakus – Brihat Palayanas – Salankayanas -
continued to be important even after the
Vishnukundins
establishment of Satavahana rule. Coins
115. Consider the following statements with indicate the sway of families such as the
regard to Satavahanas: Kuras, Anandas, and the maharathi Hasti
A. The discovery of early Satavahana coins at in various parts of the Deccan. The
Kotalingala and Sangareddy in the maharathis and mahabhojas mentioned in
Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh has Satavahana inscriptions appear as donors
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 Deccan; they had matrimonial ties with and Buddhist monks. The cultivated fields
the Satavahanas and among themselves. and villages granted to them were
117. “Gaulmika” during the period of Satavahanas declared free from molestation by royal
was policemen and soldiers, and all kinds of
(1) Head of a military regiment police officers.
(2) Incharge of the revenue collection
(3) Treasurer 120. Consider the following statements with
(4) Incharge of the royal house regard to Karla Caves:
ANSWER: 1 A. They were built during the Satavahana
ruler Yajna Sri Satakarni.
EXPLANATION:
B. They are the largest Hinayana Buddhisty
The administration in the rural areas during
Chaitya in India.
Satavahana period was placed in the
hands of gaulmika, who was the head of a Which of the statements given above is/are
military regiment consisting of nine correct?
chariots, nine elephants, 25 horses and 45 (1) Only A
foot-soldiers. (2) Only B
118. Consider the following statements with (3) Both A and B
regard to the terms “Kataka” and (4) Neither A nor B
“Skandhavaras” during Satavahana period: ANSWER: 3
A. These were military camps and EXPLANATION:
settlements which served as The Karla Caves were built by the Satavahanas
administrative centres. Indian ruler, Yajna Sri Satakarni, also
B. They were commonly used in the known as Gautamiputra Yajna Sri. The
inscriptions of Satavahanas. caves were excavated from the 1st
Which of the statements given above is/are century CE to the 5th and 6th centuries CE.
correct? The Karla Caves are the largest Hinayana
(1) Only A Buddhist chaitya (temple) in India. The
(2) Only B main Chaityagriha is one of the largest in
(3) Both A and B India
(4) Neither A nor B 121. Consider the following statements with
regard to Satavahanas:
ANSWER: 3
A. Their offical language was Prakrit.
EXPLANATION:
B. All Satavahana inscriptions were issued in
Kataka and Skahndhavaras - These were
Sanskrit language.
military camps and settlements which
served as administrative centres. They Which of the statements given above is/are
were commonly used in the inscriptions of correct?
Satavahanas. (1) Only A
119. Who among the following started the (2) Only B
practice of granting tax-free villages to (3) Both A and B
brahmanas and Buddhist monks? (4) Neither A nor B
(1) Mauryas ANSWER: 1
(2) Vishnukundins EXPLANATION:
(3) Vijaynagara rulers Their official language was Prakrit. All
(4) Satavahanas inscriptions were composed in this
ANSWER: 4 language and written in the Brahmi script
EXPLANATION: as was the case in Asokan times.
The Satavahanas started the practice of 122. Name the platform used for ritual purposes
granting tax-free villages to brahmanas by the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire.
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 (2) Lotus Mahal (2) Abdullah Qutb Shah
(3) Hazara Rama (3) Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah
(4) Virupaksha (4) Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah
ANSWER: 1 ANSWER: 4

EXPLANATION: EXPLANATION:
The platform used for ritual purposes by the Malkibharam is a Telugu name for Ibrahim
kings of the Vijayanagara Empire is called Quli Qutb Shah Wali, the third ruler of the
the Mahanavami Dibba, which translates kingdom of Golconda from 1550–1580.
to "House of Victory". 126. The Raichur Doab is formed by the
Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone confluence of rivers
platform located within the Royal (1) Krishna and Tungabhadra
Enclosure of Hampi. Mahanavami Dibba is (2) Kaveri and Pennar
also called as Dasara Dibba. It was built (3) Krishna and Godavari
during the Vijayanagara period by King
(4) Narmada and Godavari
Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his
ANSWER: 1
victory over Udaygiri.
EXPLANATION:
123. Who among the following rulers of
Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam Raichur Doab is between Tungabhadra and
across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum- Krishna River. Being a fertile region
aqueduct several kilometres long from the different kingdom including Vijayangara
river to the capital city? and Bijapur sultanate fought for it.
(1) Devaraya I 127. Name the Reddi King who levied tax on
delivery of a child (Puriti Pannu).
(2) Mallikarjuna
(1) Racha Vema
(3) Vira Vijaya
(2) Kumaragiri
(4) Virupaksha
(3) Kataya Vema
ANSWER: 1
(4) Allada Reddi
EXPLANATION:
ANSWER: 1
Devaraya I, who ruled the Vijayanagara
Empire from 1406 to 1422, is known for EXPLANATION:
several significant contributions to Racha Verma was the Reddi King who levied a
infrastructure, including water tax on the delivery of a child, also known
management systems. He constructed a as Puriti Pannu. He ruled from 1420 to
large dam across the Tungabhadra River. 1424 AD and was the last Reddy ruler of
124. During the Vijayanagara Era, which Kondaveedu.
profession were the Vipravinodins, who were 128. Who commanded the Khilji forces against the
originally Brahmanas, engaged in? Kakatiyas?
(1) Teaching (1) Malik Maqbul (2) Juna Khan
(2) Medicine (3) Mubarak kafur (4) Malik Kafur
(3) Juggling ANSWER: 4
(4) Agriculture EXPLANATION:
ANSWER: 3 Malik Kafur was the commander of Alauddin
EXPLANATION: Khilji's forces during his Deccan
Campaigns. Kafur led two successful
Vipravinodins were Brahmanas in the
campaigns in South India, the first against
Vijayanagara Era whose profession was
the Kakatiyas of Warangal and the second
jugglery.
against the Hoysalas.
125. Which Qutub Shahi ruler is referred to as
Malik kafur was given the titles of Naib and Taz
“Malkibharam”
- Al din izz al dowla.
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129. Consider the following statements with EXPLANATION:
regard to Hiuen Tsang: Chandravarma issued Komarti Grant in the
A. He visited Andhra during the regin of sixth year of his reign. It refers to
Vishnuvardhana. Chandravarma as Kalingadhipathi.
B. He stayed at Dhaynayakataka to study the Umavarma issued Brihat Proshtha Grant.
Buddhist Tripitaka from Subhuti and 132. The Book 'A Forgotten Empire' was written
Surya. by one of the following
Which of the statements given above is/are (1) Ferista
correct? (2) Robert Sewell
(1) Only A (3) B.A. Selatore
(2) Only B (4) Burton Stein
(3) Both A and B ANSWER: 2
(4) Neither A nor B EXPLANATION:
ANSWER: 3 A Forgotten Empire: Vijayanagar is a book
EXPLANATION: written by Robert Sewell. The book covers
The most important event during the reign of the history of the Vijayanagara Empire in
Vishnuvardhana was the visit of Chinese South India. It covers the period from
Buddhist pilgrim Hiuen Tsang to Andhra 1336, when the empire was founded, to
during the years 639 -40 A.D. The pilgrim 1565, when it was defeated by the Deccan
stayed at Dhanyakataka to study the sultanates.
Buddhist Tripitaka from two monks 133. Consider the following statements:
named Subhuti and Surya. A. Throughout the 5th century A.D the
130. Nalas of Koraput region in Orissa and the Pitrubhaktas and Matharas were engaged
Eastern Gangas of Kalinga asserted their in a struggle for the supremacy of Kalinga.
independence and defied the authority B. The Gangas subdued the ruler of central
during the reign of which Vishnukundin Kalinga in the 6th century.
ruler? Which of the statements given above is/are
(1) Madhava Varma IV correct?
(2) Vikramendra Varma (1) Only A
(3) Indrabhattaraka Varma (2) Only B
(4) Madhava Varma II (3) Both A and B
ANSWER: 2 (4) Neither A nor B
EXPLANATION: ANSWER: 3
The decline of the Vishnukundi power started EXPLANATION:
during the reign of Vikramendra Varma. Throughout the 5th century A.D the
Nalas of Koraput region in Orissa and the Pitrubhaktas and Matharas were engaged
Eastern Gangas of Kalinga asserted their in a struggle for the supremacy of Kalinga.
independence and defied the authority of The Gangas subdued the ruler of central
Vishnukundins. Kalinga in the 6th century while the
The Pallavas of the south under Sinha Varma Chalukyas brought under their sway, the
invaded and occupied Vengi for a while in rulers of South Kalinga.
October 566 A.D. 134. Which of the following rulers were identified
131. Komarti Grant was issued by which of the through matronymics (names derived from
Pitrubhakta ruler that of the mother)?
(1) Chandravarma (1) Mallas of Pava
(2) Umavarma (2) Videhas of Mithila
(3) Nanda Prabhanjana Varma (3) Yaudheyas
(4) None of the above (4) Satavahanas
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 ANSWER: 4 time period was discovered from sites
EXPLANATION: near the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers
such as Patapadu.
The Satavahana rulers were identified through
matronymics, which means their names 138. Which one of the following was a very
were derived from that of their mothers. important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
For example, Gautamiputra Satakarni was (1) Kakinada
the son of Gautami Balashri, and his name (2) Motupalli
was derived from his mother's name. (3) Machilipatnam
135. Who among the following bore the title (4) Nelluru
“Arigaja Kesari” ANSWER: 2
(1) Prola I EXPLANATION:
(2) Beta II Motupalli is a trading seaport that dates back
(3) Rudra Deva to at least the 2nd century CE. It was a
(4) Ganapathi Deva significant maritime trading hub during
ANSWER: 1 the Kakatiya rule, connecting the kingdom
EXPLANATION: with Southeast Asia and other parts of the
Prola I bore the title Arigaja Kesari. He Indian subcontinent. The port was a hub
developed irrigation facilities by for exporting textiles, spices, pearls, and
constructing many tanks. One such tank, diamonds, and importing horses,
Kesamudram is still in existence. elephants, and precious metals.
136. Who translated into Telugu the 139. When Babur invaded India who was the ruler
'Ganitasarasangraha' of Mahaviracharya ? of Vijayanagara empire in south India ?
(1) Nanne choda (1) Saluva Narasimha
(2) Nannaya Bhatta (2) Devaraya II
(3) Narayna Bhatta (3) Krishna Deva Raya
(4) Pavuluri Mallana (4) Sadasiva Raya
ANSWER: 4 ANSWER: 3
EXPLANATION: EXPLANATION:
Pavuluri Mallana was a c. 11th or early 12th Krishnadevaraya (1471 - 1529) was the ruler of
century Indian mathematician from the Vijayanagara Empire when Babur
present-day Andhra Pradesh. He invaded India. He ruled from 1509 to 1529
translated Gaṇita-sāra-saṅgraha, a 9th and is considered one of the most
century Sanskrit mathematical treatise of celebrated kings in South Indian history.
Mahaviracharya into Telugu as Sāra 140. Which one of the following important trade
Sangraha Ganitamu, popularly known as centres of ancient India was on the trade
Pavuluri Ganitamu. route connecting Kalyana with Vengi ?
137. Which of the following places is evidence of (1) Tagara
Chalcolithic age in Andhra (2) Sripura
(1) Sanganakallu (3) Tripuri
(2) Tekkala Kota (4) Tamralipti
(3) Palavoy ANSWER: 1
(4) Patapadu EXPLANATION:
ANSWER: 4 Tagara was an important trade center of
EXPLANATION: ancient India that was on the trade route
The Chalcolithic period is dated using pottery connecting Kalyana with Vengi.
and is believed to be around 1750 BC or 141. Who among the following took the title of
earlier. The pottery used for dating the “Gajavetakara”

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 (1) Devaraya II (1) Recharla
(2) Rudra Deva (2) Machukonda
(3) Ganapathi Deva (3) Sangama
(4) Prataparudra (4) Musunuri
ANSWER: 1 ANSWER: 4
EXPLANATION: EXPLANATION:
Devaraya took the title Gajavetakara or the Rekapalli was the capital of the Musunuri
Hunter of Elephants. Nayaka dynasty, who ruled from around
142. Which among the following is/are the works 1335–1368. The Musunuri Nayaka
of Vidyanatha ? brothers were freedom fighters from the
A. Prataparudriya Vengi region, southwest of the Godavari
B. Khanda-kavya River. In 1328, Musunuri Prolaya Nayaka
and his cousin Kapaya Nayaka led a
C. Madhuravijayam.
movement at Rekapalli to drive Muslims
Choose the correct code:
out of the Telugu country.
(1) A and B
145. Name the Capital of a place known as 'Anupa'
(2) A only under Goutami Putra Satakarni?
(3) B and C (1) Mahishmati
(4) All of the above (2) Vidisha
ANSWER: 2 (3) Ujjain
EXPLANATION: (4) Podana
Vidyanatha was the court poet of ANSWER: 1
Prataparudra II. He wrote the well-known
EXPLANATION:
Alankara work Prataparudriya or
The Anupa Kingdom's capital was Mahishmati,
Prataparudra-Yasobhushama.
a city located south of Ujjayini and north
Agastya was a prolific writer of the time who
of Pratishthana. The Anupa region is an
was credited with seventy-four works, out
ancient Indian area that corresponds to
of which three alone have come down to
the areas around Mahishmati, which is
us. They are Balabharata, a maha-kavya,
located in the present-day Madhya
Nala-kirti Kaumudi, a Khanda-kavya and
Pradesh.
Krishna-charita, a prose work. Agastya is
146. Consider the following statements with
stated to be the teacher of Gangadevi the
regard to architecture of Kakatiyas:
queen of the early Vijayanagara prince
Kumara Kampana, and the author of A. They followed trikuta model in their
Madhuravijayam. temple constructions.
143. The word 'Tambaya Danam' is noticed in the B. Floating bricks and welcoming archways
Buddhist site of which District were silent features in Kakatiya
structures.
(1) Kurnool
Which of the statements given above is/are
(2) Krishna
correct?
(3) Visakhapatnam
(1) Only A
(4) West Godavari
(2) Only B
ANSWER: 3
(3) Both A and B
EXPLANATION:
(4) Neither A nor B
In the Visakhapatnam district of the coastal
ANSWER: 3
Andhra, Buddhist site Kottur is situated in
the left bank of the river Sarada near EXPLANATION:
Elamanchili. The word 'Tambaya danam' is Kakatiyas followed trikuta model in their
noticed in this Buddist site. temple constructions. In this model
144. Rekapalli was the Capital of which dynasty temples are contructed for Shiva ,Vishnu
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 bricks and welcoming archways were (3) Both A and B
silent features in Kakatiya structures. (4) Neither A nor B
ANSWER: 3
147. Which Vijayanagara ruler sent an The main source of income of Vijayanagar
ambassador to Ming dynasty in China empire was land revenue and its
(1) Deva Raya II administration was under a department
(2) Bukka I called Athavane. In addition of land
(3) Krishna Devaraya revenue, the peasants were required to
(4) Rama Raya pay other taxes such as grazing tax,
marriage tax etc.
ANSWER: 2
150. Who among the following wrote “Nruttu
EXPLANATION:
Ratnavali”
Bukka I, a ruler of the Vijayanagara kingdom,
(1) Jayapa
sent an ambassador to the court of a
Chinese king during the Ming dynasty. (2) Dhanapala
148. Consider the following statements: (3) Vastupala
A. The fortification of Hampi involves (4) Konda Kundacharya
agricultural lands as well as forests. ANSWER: 1
B. The tombs and mosques within the Hampi EXPLANATION:
fort resemble the architecture of Jayapa wrote Nṛutta Ratnavali, a Sanskrit-
mandapas found in the temples. language treatise on dancing and
Which of the statements given above is/are choreography.
correct?
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
ANSWER: 3
EXPLANATION:
Tombs and mosques within the fort of Hamp
have distinctive functions, yet their
architecture resembles that of the
mandapas found in the temples of Hampi.
Fortification of Hampi encircled not only the
city but also its agricultural hinterland and
forests.
149. Consider the following statements with
regard to taxation during Vijayanagara
period:
A. The land revenue administration during
Vijayanagar empire is under a department
called Athavane.
B. In addition to land revenue, the peasants
were required to pay other taxes such as
grazing tax, marriage tax etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(1) Only A
(2) Only B

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