About the Topic: Krishna Deva Raya was the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire known for military success, literature, administration and cultural achievements. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Consider the following statements regarding Krishnadevaraya:
His rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation.
He founded a suburban township near Vijayanagar called Amuktamalyada.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 only
Krishnadevaraya's reign was marked by both significant territorial expansion and the consolidation of power within the Vijayanagara Empire.
Krishnadevaraya, the renowned emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, did found a suburban township named Nagalapuram near the capital of Vijayanagara. This township was established in memory of his mother, Nagala Devi. Nagalapuram is also known as Harigandapuram.
Ques: 2
Consider the following statements regarding Krishnadevaraya:
He is credited with building temples and adding gopurams to many south Indian temples.
He composed a work on statecraft in Telugu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Krishnadevaraya, the Vijayanagara emperor, is credited with building many fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to various south Indian temples. He is known for his architectural contributions, including the Vitthala Temple and Hazar Rama Temple. He also added gopurams (tower gateways) to important temples like the Arunachaleshvara temple in Tiruvannamalai and the Ekambareshvarar Temple in Kanchipuram.
He composed a work on statecraft in Telugu known as the Amuktamalyada. This epic poem, considered a masterpiece of Telugu literature, also includes a story about the wedding of Lord Vishnu and Andal.
Ques: 3
Consider the following statements:
Krishnadevaraya planned an invasion of Kalinga.
He established Krishna River as the boundary between the Vijayanagar and Gajapati Kingdoms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Krishnadevaraya planned an invasion of Kalinga, but Prataparudra learned of it and devised his own strategy to defeat Krishandevaraya and the Vijayanagara Empire at Kalinganagar Fort.
Krishandevaraya returned all of the lands captured by the Vijayanagara Empire north of the Krishna River, establishing the Krishna River as the boundary between the Vijayanagar and Gajapati Kingdoms.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements regarding Krishnadevaraya:
His reign is regarded as the golden age of Telugu literature.
He wrote the epic Telugu poem Amuktamalyada.
Ashtadiggajas were regarded as the eight pillars of the literary assembly in his court.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Ques: 5
Krishna Deva Raya wrote:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Krishna Deva Raya, the king of Vijayanagara Empire, was known for his scholarly pursuits and patronage of literature. He was a skilled writer and composed works in Telugu and Sanskrit, including "Amuktamalyada" (Telugu) and "Madalasa Charita", "Satyavedu Parinaya", "Rasamanjari," and "Jambavati Kalyana" (Sanskrit). He was also a great patron of learning and literature, known as "Abhinava Bhoja" (new Bhoja).