About the Topic: Aravidu Dynasty was the last ruling dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire. Practice MCQ Questions covering its rulers, decline and historical significance.
Consider the following statements regarding Aravidu dynasty:
Vijayanagara kingdom exists under the Aravidu dynasty.
Thirumala, Sri Ranga, and Venkata II were the important rulers of this dynasty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Vijayanagara kingdom continued to exist under the Aravidu dynasty, which ruled from Penukonda and later Chandragiri (near Tirupati) for about another century. Thirumala, Sri Ranga, and Venkata II were the important rulers of this dynasty. The last ruler of Vijayanagar kingdom was Sri Ranga III (1642–1646).
Ques: 2
Consider the following statements regarding Aravidu dynasty:
1. Aliya Rama Raya belonged to the Aravidu dynasty.
2. All the rulers of the dynasty kept trying to restore the city of Vijayanagara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Ques: 3
Consider the following statements:
Tirumala Deva Raya was the son-in-law of Krishna Deva Raya.
He re-founded the Vijaynagar kingdom destroyed by the Muslim rulers following the battle of Talikonda.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Tirumala Deva Raya was also the son-in-law of Krishna Deva Raya. He re-founded the Vijaynagar kingdom in Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh. The kingdom was destroyed by the Muslim rulers following the battle of Talikonda.
During his reign, Tirumala Deva Raya faced rebellion from Southern Nayakas of Madurai and Ginjee. He retired to a religious life in 1572 AD.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements regarding Venkata II:
1. He became the king of Vijayanagara in 1632 AD and ruled till 1642 AD.
2. He suppressed the rebelling Nayakas of Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) 2 only
Venkata II (1586-1614 AD) succeeded his elder brother Sriranga I in 1586 as the new king of Vijayanagara Empire.
He revived the strength of the kingdom by dealing successfully with the sultans of Bijapur and Golkonda.
He suppressed the rebelling Nayakas of Tamil Nadu.
Venkata III became the king of Vijayanagara in 1632 AD and ruled till 1642 AD.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements regarding Sriranga III:
1. He was the last ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire, ruled from 1642 to 1646 AD.
2. Sri Ranga was defeated by Mir Jumla of Golconda in battle of Vandavasi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Sriranga III is widely recognized as the last ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire, also known as the Aravidu dynasty. His reign lasted from 1642 to 1646 AD. Sriranga III was the great-grandson of Aliya Rama Raya and succeeded his uncle, Venkata III, to the throne. Wikipedia states Sriranga III ruled during the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire, which eventually dissolved in 1646.
Sri Ranga, the last ruler of the Vijayanagara kingdom, was defeated by Mir Jumla of Golconda in the Battle of Vandavasi in 1647. This defeat is seen as marking the end of the Vijayanagara Empire.