14000+ MCQs Medieval History (Vijaynagara and Bahmani Kingdoms)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 26/07/2026
1. The Bahmani architecture in the Deccan is marked by its distinct originality and independent style. Which of the following statements about Bahmani architecture are correct?
I. It derived its elements from the architectural styles of the Delhi Sultanate and that of distant Persia.
II. The forts built by the Bahmanis were undoubtedly the greatest monuments far exceeding any of the same period in Europe.
III. Bahmani architecture did reflect harmonious blend of both Hindi and Islamic styles.
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2. Which of the following temples is an example of wall inscription on which stories of Ramayana and Mahabharat are inscribed?
3. The Tiruvengalanatha temple was built at Vijayanagara during the reign of
4. ‘Ashtadiggajas’ were patronised by
5. Who among the following was the last dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire?
6. The Battle of Talikota was fought between
7. The lady poet who described the victorious expeditions of her husband in her work ‘Madhura-Vijayam’ was
8. Which ruler of Vijaynagar had sent his embassy to the emperor of China?
9. Which one among the following was not a reform measure carried out by Mahmud Gawan of Bahmani Kingdom?
10. Who among the following travellers was from Italy and visited the Vijayanagar Kingdom in the fifteenth century?
11. Who among these is known as ‘Andhra Bhoj’?
12. The Sultanates of the Deccan combined in 1565, to inflict a crushing defeat on the ruler of Vijayanagar. The king of Vijayanagar at the time of this so-called battle of Talikota was
13. Identify the first ruler of Vijaynagar who captured Goa from the Bahmani Kingdom?
14. Which of the following was the first capital of the Bahmani Kingdom?
15. Which among the following King’s reign did Persian traveller ‘Abdul Razzaq’ come to India?
16. Who among the ruler of Vijayanagar empire, after a successful campaign against the Bahmani kingdom, adopted the title “establisher of the Yavana Kingdom”?
17. Which among the following title was adopted by Deva Raya-II?
18. Who was the founder of the Saluva dynasty?
19. When Raja Wodeyar founded the kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?
20. Nicolo de Conti, the famous Italian traveller, visited India during the time of
21. What was the chief characteristic of the financial system of the Vijayanagara Empire?
22. The kings of Vijayanagara, ruled on the behalf of which among the following deity?
23. Who gave this statement about the Vijaynagar Empire during the first half of the 15th century: “the circumference of the city is sixty miles, its walls seen to be touching to mountains and enclose to valley at their feet”?
24. Which among the following rulers of the Bahmani kingdom was called as ‘Nero of Deccan’?
25. The remains of the Vijayanagara Empire can be found in
26. The Nayakas in the Vijayanagar empire were
27. Who was given the title of Andhra-Kavita-Pitamaha?
28. The ruins of Vijayanagara (Hampi) were brought to public light in the year 1800 by the following surveyor and engineer.
29. Consider the following statements about the Vijayanagar Empire.
I. Vijaynagar was noted for its markets dealing in spices, textiles and precious stones. II. Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by the strain within the imperial structure. III. The amara-nayakas were military commanders who were given territories to be governed by the Rayas. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
30. The world famous Koh-i-Noor diamond was excavated from the mines of
31. Which city was founded by Krishnadeva Raya?
32. Which among the following was the single biggest item of import to the Vijayanagara Empire?
33. Vijayanagara Empire was founded in the year
34. Match the following (Foreign Traveller and Vijayanagara King).
| List I (Traveller) | List II (King) |
| A. Abdur Razzaq | 1. Devaraya I |
| B. Nuniz (Fernão Nunes) | 2. Devaraya II |
| C. Nicolo de Conti | 3. Krishnadeva Raya |
| D. Barbosa (Duarte Barbosa) | 4. Achyuta Raya |
35. Where is the famous Virupaksha Temple located?
36. Who among the following wrote ‘Manucharitam’ which throws light on the history of the Vijayanagar Empire?
37. Who was the Governor of the Mandalam during the rule of the Vijayanagar Empire?
38. Alauddin Hasan, who founded the Bahmani kingdom, was a noble of which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
39. The famous Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur was built by which among the following Deccan Sultan?
40. Which among the following Vijayanagara ruler collected tax from the king of Sri Lanka?
41. Which among the following Vijayanagara ruler patronised the Madhwa saint Sripadaraya and Kannada poet Kavi Linga?
42. Who was the founder of the Tuluva dynasty?
43. Identify the Vijaynagar coin which was in circulation and was the most widely recognised currency.
44. The Bahmani Kingdom was founded in the year
45. Which among the following was the first dynasty of Vijayanagara?
46. Which one of the following pairs of travellers and their nationality is not correctly matched?
47. Who was the founder of the Bahmani Kingdom?
48. Where is the famous Vijaya Vithala Temple, having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes, located?
49. With whom did the king of Vijayanagara, Krishnadeva Raya, fight the battle of Golconda?
50. The famous Telugu poet ‘Srinatha’ adorned the court of which ruler of Vijayanagara?
