50+ Vijayanagar Empire GK MCQs with Answers for UPSC, SSC & Competitive Exams

Introduction:

The Vijayanagar Empire (1336–17^th Century) was one of the most powerful kingdoms in South Indian history. Vijayanagar Empire was founded by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, it served as a stronghold of Hindu culture against invasions. Its capital, Hampi, which became a center of trade, art, and architecture. The empire reached its peak under Krishnadevaraya, known for military success and patronage of literature. Vijayanagar Empire is important for its efficient administration, temple architecture, irrigation system, and flourishing economy, making it a key topic for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, and State PSC.

Here are 50+ Vijayanagar Empire Gk MCQs Question and Answer:

Q.1 Who founded the Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Krishnadevaraya
B) Harihara I and Bukka Raya I
C) Devaraya II
D) Achyuta Raya
Answer: B) Harihara I and Bukka Raya I

Q.2 In which year was the Vijayanagar Empire established?
A) 1325
B) 1336
C) 1347
D) 1351
Answer: B) 1336

Q.3 Who guided Harihara and Bukka in establishing the empire?
A) Ramanuja
B) Vidyaranya
C) Basava
D) Shankaracharya
Answer: B) Vidyaranya, also known as Madhavacharya

Q.4 What was the capital of Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Mysore
B) Hampi
C) Madurai
D) Warangal
Answer: B) Hampi

Q.5 Vijayanagar Empire was located in which modern-day state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Karnataka

Q.6 Which dynasty ruled Vijayanagar first?
A) Saluva dynasty
B) Tuluva dynasty
C) Sangama dynasty
D) Aravidu dynasty
Answer: C) Sangama dynasty

Q.7 Krishnadevaraya belonged to which dynasty?
A) Sangama
B) Saluva
C) Tuluva
D) Aravidu
Answer: C) Tuluva

Q.8 Who was the greatest ruler of Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Harihara I
B) Bukka I
C) Krishnadevaraya
D) Devaraya I
Answer: C) Krishnadevaraya

Q.9 Krishnadevaraya ruled during which period?
A) 1406–1422
B) 1509–1529
C) 1529–1542
D) 1485–1509
Answer: B) 1509–1529

Q.10 Which battle led to the decline of Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Battle of Talikota
B) Battle of Panipat
C) Battle of Salher 
D) Battle of Dewair
Answer: A) Battle of Talikota

Q.11 The Battle of Talikota was fought in which year?
A) 1526
B) 1556
C) 1565
D) 1600
Answer: C) 1565

Q.12 Vijayanagar rulers were patrons of which religion?
A) Buddhism
B) Jainism
C) Hinduism
D) Islam
Answer: C) Hinduism

Q.13 Who wrote the book “Amuktamalyada”?
A) Tenali Rama
B) Krishnadevaraya
C) Allasani Peddana
D) Purandaradasa
Answer: B) Krishnadevaraya

Q.14 Which language was promoted by Krishnadevaraya?
A) Tamil
B) Kannada
C) Telugu
D) Sanskrit
Answer: C) Telugu

Q.15 The famous Hazara Rama Temple is located at
A) Delhi
B) Hampi
C) Madurai
D) Mysore
Answer: B) Hampi, Karnataka

Q.16 Who were the “Ashta Diggajas”?
A) Ministers
B) Soldiers
C) Eight poets
D) Traders
Answer: C) Eight poets, in the court of Krishnadevaraya

Q.17 Which empire replaced Vijayanagar in South India?
A) Madurai Nayak
B) Bahmani Kingdom
C) Thanjavur Nayak
D) Pandya dynasty
Answer: B) Bahmani Kingdom

Q.18 Vijayanagar architecture used mainly which type of material?
A) Marble
B) Granite
C) Wood
D) Brick only
Answer: B) Granite

Q.19 The economy of Vijayanagar was mainly based on
A) Mining
B) Agriculture
C) Fishing
D) Banking
Answer: B) Agriculture

Q.20 Which River flows near Hampi?
A) Godavari
B) Yamuna
C) Tungabhadra
D) Krishna
Answer: C) Tungabhadra

Q.21 Who succeeded Krishnadevaraya?
A) Harihara II
B) Achyuta Raya
C) Devaraya II
D) Rama Raya
Answer: B) Achyuta Raya, younger brother of Krishnadevaraya

Q.22 The coin of Vijayanagar empire were called?
A) Tanka
B) Pagoda
C) Pon
D) Tara
Answer: B) Pagoda

Q.23 Which dynasty came after Sangama?
A) Tuluva
B) Saluva
C) Aravidu
D) Chola
Answer: B) Saluva

Q.24 The Vijayanagar Empire was famous for what?
A) Naval power
B) Temple architecture
C) Silk trade
D) Gold mining
Answer: B) Temple architecture

Q.25 Who was the last ruler of Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Rama Raya
B) Sriranga III
C) Achyuta Raya
D) Devaraya II
Answer: B) Sriranga III

Q.26 Foreign traveller Domingo Paes who visited Vijayanagar was from which country?
A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) Italy
D) France
Answer: B) Portugal

Q.27 The capital of Vijayanagar ‘Hampi’ is now a?
A) Smart City
B) Village
C) World Heritage Site
D) Religious Place
Answer: C) World Heritage Site

Q.28 Vijayanagar administration was divided into
A) Provinces
B) Villages
C) Cities
D) Ports
Answer: A) Provinces

Q.29 Which was the staple crop widely grown during Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Barley
D) Maize
Answer: B) Rice

Q.30 Which language were found in the inscription of Vijayanagar?
A) Sanskrit
B) Kannada
C) Telugu
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Q.31 Which city was compared to Rome for its grandeur?
A) Delhi
B) Hampi
C) Agra
D) Madurai
Answer: B) Hampi

Q.32 What was the main source of revenue during Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Trade tax
B) Land revenue
C) Income tax
D) Agriculture tax
Answer: B) Land revenue

Q.33 The Vijayanagar empire was divided because of ‑
A) Mughals Invasion
B) Bahmani Kingdom
C) British Expansion
D) Marathas Attack
Answer: B) Bahmani Kingdom

Q.34 When Babur invaded India, who was the ruler of Vijayanagar in south India?
A) Saluva Narasimha
B) Devaraya II
C) Krishnadevaraya
D) Sadashiva Raya
Answer: C) Krishnadevaraya

Q.35 Which ruler of Vijayanagar had send his embassy to the emperor of China?
A) Harihar I
B) Bukka Raya I
C) Krishnadevaraya
D) Sadashiva Raya
Answer: B) Bukka Raya I

Q.36 Krishnadevaraya defeated which kingdom?
A) Bahmani Kingdom
B) Gajapati Kingdom
C) Delhi Sultanate
D) Mughal Empire
Answer: B) Gajapati Kingdom of Odisha

Q.37 The famous Vittala Temple is known for
A) Stone chariot
B) Musical Instrument
C) Palace
D) Fort
Answer: A) Stone chariot

Q.38 The empire promoted irrigation through
A) Wells
B) Tanks
C) Canals
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Q.39 Vijayanagar empire was divided into how many dynasties?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 3
D) 2
Answer: B) 4

Q.40 Which dynasty of Vijayanagar Empire ruled for the longest period?
A) Sangama Dynasty
B) Tuluva Dynasty
C) Saluva Dynasty
D) Aravidu Dynasty
Answer: A) Sangama Dynasty (1336–1485)

Q.41 Which metal was widely used in coins during Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Copper
B) Gold
C) Silver
D) Iron
Answer: B) Gold

Q.42 The famous market of Hampi was known for what?
A) Spice trade
B) Diamond trade
C) Cloth trade
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Q.43 The rulers followed which system?
A) Feudal Government
B) Centralized monarchy
C) Democratic Government
D) Republic Government
Answer: B) Centralized monarchy

Q.44 The Vijayanagar empire was lasted approximately how many years?
A) 100 years
B) 200 years
C) 300 years
D) 400 years
Answer: C) 300 years

Q.45 What is the Meaning of ‘Vijayanagar’?
A) City of Victory
B) City of Gold
C) City of Kings
D) City of Temples
Answer: A) City of Victory

Q.46 What was Devaraya II known as?
A) Ashoka of South
B) Alexander of India
C) Greatest Sangama ruler
D) Father of empire
Answer: C) Greatest Sangama ruler

Q.47 Which animal was widely used in war by the ruler of Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Horse
B) Elephant
C) Camel
D) Bull
Answer: B) Elephant

Q.48 Vijayanagar rulers imported horses mainly from which country?
A) China
B) Arabia
C) Europe
D) Africa
Answer: B) Arabia

Q.49 Which was the last dynasty of Vijayanagar Empire?
A) Sangama dynasty
B) Saluva dynasty
C) Tuluva dynasty
D) Aravidu dynasty
Answer: D) Aravidu dynasty

Q.50 Krishnadevaraya was a patron of
A) Telugu literature
B) Persian literature
C) Arabic literature
D) Urdu literature
Answer: A) Telugu literature

Q.51 Which temple of Vijayanagar Empire has musical pillars?
A) Meenakshi Temple
B) Vijaya Vittala Temple
C) Brihadeeswara Temple
D) Sun Temple
Answer: B) Vijaya Vittala Temple

Q.52 Who led Vijayanagar in Battle of Talikota?
A) Krishnadevaraya
B) Aliya Rama Raya
C) Harihara II
D) Bukka Raya II
Answer: B) Aliya Rama Raya

Q.53 Which was a major port under Vijayanagar?
A) Goa
B) Calicut
C) Bhatkal
D) Surat
Answer: C) Bhatkal

Q.54 Who was Nayakas in Vijayanagar empire?
A) Traders
B) Governors
C) Soldiers
D) Priests
Answer: B) Governors

Q.55 Who was the last ruler of Sangama dynasty?
A) Deva Raya I
B) Harihara II
C) Virupaksha Raya II
D) Deva Raya II
Answer: C) Virupaksha Raya II

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the Vijayanagar Empire remains a significant chapter in Indian history for its political strength, cultural heritage, and administrative efficiency. It successfully preserved and promoted Hindu traditions during a period of external challenges. The empire’s decline after the Battle of Talikota (1565) marked a turning point, yet its legacy continued through art, architecture, and regional influence. Understanding its rise, peak under Krishnadevaraya, and fall provides a comprehensive perspective essential for exams like UPSC, SSC, and State PSC.

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