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AP State Syllabus 7th Class Social Important Questions 13th Lesson The Kings of Vijayanagara<\/h2>\n

Question 1.
\nHow do you appreciate the services of Sri Krishna Devaraya for the Telugu language?
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Sri Krishna Devaraya the only king and Non-Telugu king to praise the language by the following words. \u201cTelugu is the best language among the nations various regional languages which can be seen in the book written by himself named Amuktamalyada.\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. During his rule, Telugu culture and literature flourished and reached their heyday.<\/li>\n
  3. In his court, eight Telugu poets were regarded as the eight pillars of the literary assembly.<\/li>\n
  4. At this peak of Telugu literature, the most famous writer in the Prabhandha style was \u201cManucharitamu.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"AP<\/p>\n

    Question 2.
    \nSome important Kings of Vijayanagara:
    \nHarihararaya (1336-1357 AD)
    \nBukkaraya I (1357-1377 AD)
    \nHarihararaya II (1377-1404 AD)
    \nDevaraya II (1426-1446 AD)
    \nSaluva Narasimharaya (1486-1491 AD)
    \nSri Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529 AD)
    \nAchyutaraya (1529-1542 AD)
    \nAliya Raima Raya (1543-1565 AD)
    \nVenkatapati Raya (1585-1614 AD)
    \nQ: Based on the information given above, answer the following questions.
    \na) Who were the founders of Vijayanagara Kingdom?
    \nAnswer:
    \nHarihara Raya and Bukkaraya were the founders of the Vijayanagara kingdom.<\/p>\n

    b) Who ruled for less time?
    \nAnswer:
    \nSaluva Narasimharaya ruled very less time.<\/p>\n

    c) When Abdul Razzac from Persia visited Vijayanagara in 1443 A.D, who was the ruler?
    \nAnswer:
    \nDevaraya – II was the ruler during the Abdul Razzac visited Vijayanagar.<\/p>\n

    d) Who was most famous among all the kings of Vijayanagara?
    \nAnswer:
    \nSri Krishna Devaraya was famous among all kings.<\/p>\n

    Question 3.
    \nThis king has a million fighting troops, in which are included 35,000 cavalries (horse riders) ready to be dispatched to any quarter whenever necessary…… He is the most feared king in these parts ……..
    \nThe captains of these troops are the nobles of his kingdom and they hold the city, the towns and the villages of the kingdom. There are captains among them who have a revenue of about a million gold coins, others two hundred, three hundred or five hundred thousand coins. The king fixes for each according to his revenue the number of troops which he must maintain, on foot, on horse, and elephants. These troops are always ready for duty, whenever and wherever they may have to go. Besides maintaining these troops, each captain has to make his annual payment to the king.
    \nBesides the troops supplied by the captains, the king has his own troops whom he pays”.
    \nQ: Is it correct to collect high taxes from people for the army expenditure? Write your comment.
    \nAnswer:
    \nI am not agreeing with the above statement.
    \nWhy because for the army expenditure purpose kings impose the taxes on people is correct but imposing heavy taxes on people is not correct.
    \nSometimes, some kings have a desire of doing more wars during that time more army is needed along with that expenditure is also increasing. During that time kings tried to impose more taxes, but people are not able to pay more taxes. And they suffered very highly. So the kings reduce the expenditure of the army of not to wage more wars.<\/p>\n

    \"AP<\/p>\n

    Question 4.
    \nWho founded the kingdom of Vijayanagara Kingdom? And when?
    \nAnswer:
    \nVijayanagara was located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River In Karnataka. It was founded by two brothers named Harihara Raya and Bukka Raya with the blessings of the sage Sri Vidyaranya in 1336 AD.<\/p>\n

    Question 5.
    \nName the dynasties that ruled the Vijayanagara Kingdom?
    \nAnswer:
    \nThe dynasties that ruled the Vijayanagara kingdom in chronological order were Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva and Araviti dynasties.<\/p>\n

    Question 6.
    \nWhat do you know about the Bahmani Kingdom?
    \nAnswer:
    \nNorth of the Tungabhadra river arose the Bahmani kingdom. Initially, it was a large kingdom with its capital at Gulbarga. Later on, between 1489 and 1520 AD it broke up into five smaller kingdoms. Of these five kingdoms, Bijapur and Golkonda ruled over large parts of present-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. These kingdoms were ruled by Sultans and warriors many of who came from Iran and Arabia.<\/p>\n

    Question 7.
    \nHow do we know about Vijayanagara Empire? (or)
    \nWhat are the sources for building the history of the Vijayanagara kingdom?
    \nAnswer:
    \nWe know much about Vijayanagara Empire from inscriptions, books and buildings of that period. The detailed accounts were left by travellers from several countries – Nicolo Conti, from Italy who visited Vijayanagara in 1420 AD, Abdul Razzak the Persian trader who visited it in 1443 AD, the Portuguese travellers and Peas who visited it in 1520 AD and Nuniz who wrote in 1537 AD. From these sources, we get insights into the daily life, the administration and the social organisation of the kingdom.<\/p>\n

    \"AP<\/p>\n

    Question 8.
    \nWrite about the construction of the city of Vijayanagara.
    \nAnswer:
    \nThe rulers of Vijayanagara built a strong city fortified with walls and towers, The walls were made of strong masonry. Inside the city, there were beautiful rows of buildings with flat roofs.
    \n\"AP
    \nThe city had four separate divisions- the first one developed into temples, situated on rocky hills, the second one on the valley where crops were raised, the third a royal centre in which royal palaces and residences of important nayakas were located and fourthly the residences of ordinary townsfolk.
    \nEach area was separated from the others as shown in the map.<\/p>\n

    Question 9.
    \nHow can you say that Vijayanagara state was highly militarized?
    \nAnswer:
    \nVijayanagara rulers invested a lot of money for their military power. They imported a large number of horses from Arabia and Iran. They built a large army and built many strong forts. They recruited Muslim fighters to train his soldiers in the new modes of warfare. The Vijayanagara kings adopted guns and cannons in their forces. The combination of firearms and cavalry (horse-riders) made them one of the most powerful armies in India.<\/p>\n

    Question 10.
    \nDescribe the role of the Amaranayakas – the captains of the troops in the administration of the Vijayanagara Kingdom?
    \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. The entire kingdom was actually controlled and administered by the commanders of these armies.<\/li>\n
    2. The captains of these troops are the nobles of his kingdom and they hold the city, the towns and the villages of the kingdom.<\/li>\n
    3. The king fixes for each according to his revenue the number of troops which he must maintain on foot, on horse and on elephants.<\/li>\n
    4. Besides maintaining these troops, each captain has to make his annual payments to the king.<\/li>\n
    5. The captains – the nayakas held Amara revenue assignments-that is they were given assignments that is they were given some villages and cities whose revenue they could collect and use.<\/li>\n
    6. They had an obligation to collect revenue, to maintain a certain number of troops, to administer the areas under their control, to have judicial powers too.<\/li>\n
    7. Most of the amaranayakas were Telugu warriors.<\/li>\n
    8. The nayakas recruited their own soldiers from among their own villages and trained
      \nthem.<\/li>\n
    9. Many powerful nayakas controlled vast areas and at times could even challenge the Vijayanagara kings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"AP<\/p>\n

      Question 11.
      \nWhat was the role played by Amaranayakas in the development of agriculture?
      \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. The Nayakas – the peasant soldiers brought land under cultivation.<\/li>\n
      2. All over the empire tanks\/reservoirs for capturing rainwater and other drainage water, were constructed by the kings, chiefs, nayakas and traders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Question 12.
        \nWhat were the steps taken for the enhancement of agricultural production in the Vijayanagara kingdom?
        \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. The Nayakas settled down in various parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu, especially in regions with black cotton soils.<\/li>\n
        2. All over the empire, tanks\/reservoirs for capturing rainwater and other drainage water were constructed.<\/li>\n
        3. They built irrigation tanks and canals.<\/li>\n
        4. Even temples invested their own endowments in irrigation and were sharing the enhanced production with those who worked their lands.<\/li>\n
        5. All these efforts resulted in the expansion of agriculture into hew areas and a tremendous increase in agricultural production.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Question 13.
          \nWrite about the development of trade and commerce in the Vijayanagara Empire.
          \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Trade-in agricultural produce, as well as craft, produce like cloth increased manifold in the Vijayanagara period.<\/li>\n
          2. Trade centres were established on both of India\u2019s extensive coasts.<\/li>\n
          3. They were under the administration of local merchants and the representatives of trader communities of foreign countries such as Arabs, Jews, Armenians and others.<\/li>\n
          4. Through the ports, war horses from Arabia could be imported by chiefs and kings in the Indian peninsula.<\/li>\n
          5. Guns were another strategic good obtained through the ports.<\/li>\n
          6. Indian exports remained the same as in the earlier periods as textiles and spices and other craft items.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \"AP<\/p>\n

            Question 14.
            \nDescribe the foreign relations of Krishnadeva Raya and Vijayanagara emperors.
            \nAnswer:
            \nDuring the period of Sri Krishnadevaraya, the Portuguese had established their power over some ports of the western coast, Goa.
            \nKrishnadeva Raya established friendly relations with them in order to get an exclusive supply of horses and firearms from them.
            \nHe also employed Portuguese troops in his wars.
            \nVijayanagara rulers imported a large number of horses also from Arabia and Iran. Vijayanagara rulers started recruiting Muslim fighters to serve and to train their soldiers in the new modes of warfare.<\/p>\n

            Question 15.
            \nWrite about Krishnadeva Raya\u2019s patronisation of temples.
            \nAnswer:
            \nKrishnadeva Raya paid special attention to the temples of his kingdom. He personally visited many of them like Tirupathi, Srisailam and Ahobilam and also made big dona\u00actions to a large number of temples. Krishnadeva Raya\u2019s inscriptions announce that he had distributed the great treasure gained in his successful wars to all the major temples of southern India.
            \nTowering temple gateways called \u2018Raya Gopuram\u2019 were built in many of these temples in his honour.
            \nHe also built some beautiful temples in Vijayanagara city. This munificence assured that his name would be remembered for long among the people of South India.<\/p>\n

            Question 16.
            \nWrite about Krishnadeva Raya\u2019s patronisation of Telugu literature.
            \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Krishnadeva Raya was also a patron of Telugu literature.<\/li>\n
            2. He himself composed the poetic work \u201cAmuktamalyada\u201d on the life of Andal the Tamil Bhakta poetess.<\/li>\n
            3. His court was adorned with eight poets known popularly as \u201cAshtadiggajas.\u201d<\/li>\n
            4. They are Allasani Peddana, Mukku Timmana, Dhurjati, Ramaraja Bhushana, Tenali Rama Krishna, Pingali Surana, Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu and Madayagari Mallana.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 17.
              \nRead the following para and answer the questions:
              \nVijayanagara means the \u2018City of Victory\u2019. It was located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka. According to tradition, it was founded by two brothers named Harihara Raya and Bukka Raya around 1336 AD with the blessings of a sage named Vidyaranya. The kings of Vijayanagara worshipped Sri Virupaksha (Shiva) and greatly enlarged the temple. The Vijayanagara empire lasted for about 250 years – but it was not ruled by kings of the same family. After the family of Harihara Raya and Bukka Raya of Sangam, Saluva, Tuluva and Araviti families ruled the empire one after the other.
              \na. Where was Vijayanagara located?
              \nAnswer:
              \nVijayanagara was located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river in Karnataka.<\/p>\n

              b. Who founded the Vijayanagara kingdom?
              \nAnswer:
              \nTwo brothers named Harihara Raya and Bukka Raya founded the Vijayanagara em\u00acpire.<\/p>\n

              c. When was the Vijayanagara kingdom founded?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe Vijayanagara kingdom was founded in 1336 AD.<\/p>\n

              d. Who did the kings of Vijayanagara worship?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe kings of Vijayanagara worshipped Virupaksha.<\/p>\n

              e. How many dynasties ruled the Vijayanagara kingdom? Who are they?
              \nAnswer:
              \nFour dynasties ruled the Vijayanagara kingdom. They are Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva and Araviti.<\/p>\n

              f. What is the correct chronological order of the Vijayanagara dynasties?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe correct chronological order of the dynasties that ruled the Vijayanagara kingdom is Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva and Arivati.<\/p>\n

              g. Which dynasty did Harihara Raya and Bukkaraya belong to?
              \nAnswer:
              \nHarihara Raya and Bukka Raya belonged to Sangama dynasty.<\/p>\n

              Question 18.
              \nRead the following para and answer the questions :
              \nOn the North of the Tungabhadra river too arose some new kingdoms called the Bahmani kingdoms. Initially, it was one large kingdom with its capital in Gulbarga, later on, between 1489 and 1520 AD, it broke up into five smaller kingdoms. Of these five kingdoms, Bijapur and Golkonda ruled over large parts of present-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
              \na. Where was the Bahmani kingdom located?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe Bahmani kingdom was located on the north of the Tungabhadra river.<\/p>\n

              b. What was the capital of the Bahmani kingdom?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe capital of the Bahmani kingdom was Gulbarga.<\/p>\n

              c. Into how many smaller kingdoms did the Bahmani kingdom break up?
              \nAnswer:
              \nBahmani kingdom broke up into five kingdoms.<\/p>\n

              d. Which Bahmani kingdoms ruled Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh?
              \nAnswer:
              \nGolkonda and Bijapur.<\/p>\n

              e. Which rulers of South India were the contemporaries of the Vijayanagara kingdom?
              \nAnswer:
              \nRulers of Bahmani were the contemporaries of the Vijayanagara empire.<\/p>\n

              f. What was the original native home of the Bahmani Sultans?
              \nAnswer:
              \nIran and Arabia.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 19.
              \nRead the following para and answer the questions :
              \nVijayanagara rulers invested a lot of money in building their military power. They imported a large number of horses from Arabia and Iran, which came in ships to their ports on the west coast. They recruited a large army and built many strong forts. One of the important rulers, Devaraya – II of Vijayanagara started recruiting Muslim fighters to serve him and to train his soldiers in the new modes of warfare. He also permitted the
              \nconstruction of mosques in the capital city where the Muslim soldiers were garrisoned.
              \nIn those days, guns and cannons had been newly introduced. The Vijayanagara kings adopted guns and cannons in their forces. The combination of firearms and cavalry (horse-riders) made them one of the most powerful armies in India.
              \na. With which country did the rulers of Vijayanagara have trade relations?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe Vijayanagara rulers had trade relations with Arabia and Iran.<\/p>\n

              b. What steps were taken by the rulers of Vijayanagara to make them powerful?
              \nAnswer:
              \na) Vijayanagara rulers invested in building their military power.
              \nb) They imported a large number of horses from Arabia and Iran.
              \nc) They recruited a large army and built many strong forts.
              \nd) They recruited Muslim fighters to train their soldiers in the new modes of warfare.
              \ne) The Vijayanagara kings adopted guns and cannons in their forces.
              \nf) The combination of firearms and cavalry made them one of the most powerful armies in India.<\/p>\n

              c. Which Vijayanagara ruler recruited Muslims to train his soldiers?
              \nAnswer:
              \nDevaraya -II of Vijayanagara recruited the Muslims to train his soldiers.<\/p>\n

              d. What kinds of arms and weapons did the rulers of Vijayanagara use?
              \nAnswer:
              \nGuns and cannons were used by the Vijayanagara rulers.<\/p>\n

              e. What made the Vijayanagara armies one of the most powerful armies in India?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe large and powerful army fully equipped with guns and cannons and supported by powerful cavalry made the Vijayanagara armies one of the most powerful armies in India.<\/p>\n

              f. For what did the rulers of Vijayanagara rulers maintain commercial relations With Arabia and Iran?
              \nAnswer:
              \nIt is evident that the rulers of Vijayanagara had trade relations with Arabia and Iran for horses and for the trainers of cavalry.<\/p>\n

              g. After reading the above passage what do you think about the religious policy of Devaraya -II?
              \nAnswer:
              \nDevaraya followed the principle of religious tolerance. He recruited the Muslim fighters to train his soldiers in the new modes of warfare. He also permitted the construction of mosques in the capital city where the Muslim soldiers were garrisoned.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 20.
              \nRead the following para and answer the questions:
              \nThe \u2018captains\u2019 mentioned here were the Nayakas. These nayakas held amara revenue assignments – that is they were given some villages and cities whose revenue they could collect and use. They had an obligation to maintain a certain number of troops for keeping the revenue of such assignments. They also administered the areas under their control. They had judicial powers too. (the power to judge criminals and give punishments). This was quite similar to the system of the Delhi Sultanate, whose nobles or amirs were given similar revenue assignments called Iqtas.
              \na. What were nayakas?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe nayakas were the military captains who were assigned amaras – the revenue assignments.<\/p>\n

              b. What were the nayakas assigned to?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe nayakas were assigned to amaras – the revenue assignments.<\/p>\n

              c. What obligations did the nayakas have?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe nayakas had to maintain army troops. The nayakas held amara revenue assignments – that is they were given some villages and cities whose revenue they could collect and use for maintaining these troops. They were also given judicial powers.<\/p>\n

              d. What does \u2018amara\u2019 mean?
              \nAnswer:
              \nAmara means the revenue assignments.<\/p>\n

              e. What was the land assignment given to amirs in the Delhi Sultanate called?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe land assignments given to amirs in the Delhi Sultanate were called Iqtas.<\/p>\n

              f. What were the Delhi sultanate counterparts for \u2018nayakas\u2019 in the Vijayanagara kingdom called?
              \nAnswer:
              \nAmirs of the Delhi Sultanate were counterparts of the Vijayanagara\u2019s nayakas.<\/p>\n

              g. What were \u2018Iqtas\u2019?
              \nAnswer:
              \nIqtas were the revenue assignments of the Delhi sultanate.<\/p>\n

              h. Who were “amirs\u2019?
              \nAnswer:
              \nAmirs were the officers of Iqtas in the Delhi sultanate.<\/p>\n

              i. What were \u2018amaras\u2019?
              \nAnswer:
              \nAmaras were revenue assignments in the Delhi Sultanate.<\/p>\n

              j. Which administrative department and its authorities of the Vijayanagara kingdom and the Delhi sultanate were compared to in the above passage?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe revenue department and its authorities of the Delhi Sultanate and the Vijayanagara kingdom were compared in the above passage.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 21.
              \nRead the following para and answer the questions:
              \nDuring this period the Portuguese had established their power over some ports of the western coast like Goa. Krishnadevaraya established friendly relations with them in order to get an exclusive supply of horses and firearms from them. He also employed Portuguese troops in his wars.
              \na. Which European country established its power in India during Sri Krishnadevaraya\u2019s period?
              \nAnswer:
              \nPortugal was the European country that established its power in India during the Krishnadevaraya period.<\/p>\n

              b. In India where did the Portuguese establish their power?
              \nAnswer:
              \nIn the early part of the 16th century, the Portuguese established their power in India.<\/p>\n

              c. Why did Krishnadevaraya maintain a friendly relationship with the Portuguese?
              \nAnswer:
              \nKrishnadevaraya maintained a friendly relationship with the Portuguese in order to get an exclusive supply of horses and firearms from them.<\/p>\n

              d. Which Indian ruler employed Portuguese troops in the wars?
              \nAnswer:
              \nSri Krishnadeva Raya was the Indian ruler to employ the Portuguese troops in the war.<\/p>\n

              e. Why was it so necessary for Krishnadevaraya to maintain friendly relationships with the Portuguese?
              \nAnswer:
              \nIt was very much necessary for Krishnadevaraya to maintain friendly relationships with the Portuguese. Krishnadevaraya was a great general. He had to lead the Vijayanagara armies successfully against the Bahmani Sultans and also against Gajapathis of Odisha. For facing such powerful armies, Krishnadevaraya needed to strengthen his military power by purchasing horses, firearms and ammunition from the Portuguese. It was the reason behind Krishnadevaraya for maintaining friendly relationships with the Portuguese.<\/p>\n

              Question 22.
              \nRead the following para and answer the questions ;
              \nThe power of the Vijayanagara kings grew further during the time of Krishnadevaraya\u2019s successors Achyutadevaraya and Aliya Rama Raya. As the Bahmani rulers were unable to fight the Vijayanagara individually, by 1565 AD, all the five Bahmani kingdoms joined together and defeated Rama Raya in Rakkasi Tangadi war also known as Tallikota war, looted and destroyed the city of Vijayanagara. The emperors who succeeded him shifted their capital to Chandragiri near Tirupati, but never regained the glory of earlier times. While part of the .empire came under the control of the Sultans, the chiefs and Nayakas became independent in other parts.
              \na. During whose reign did the power of the Vijayanagara kings grow after Sri Krishnadeva Raya?
              \nAnswer:
              \nDuring the reign of Achyutadevaraya and Aliya Rama Raya the power of the Vijayanagara kings grew further.<\/p>\n

              b. When did the battle of Rakkasi tangadi take place?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe battle of Rakkasi tangadi took place in the year 1565 AD.<\/p>\n

              c. What was the battle of Rakkasi tangadi called ?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe battle of Rakkasi tangadi was also called as battle of Tallikota.<\/p>\n

              d. What was the reason for the Rakkasi tangadi war?
              \nAnswer:
              \nAchyutadevaraya and Aliya Rama Raya set one Bahmani king against the other. Worried by the constant interference of Vijayanagara kings in their affairs, all the five Bahmani kingdoms joined and defeated Rama Raya at Tallikota in 1565 AD.<\/p>\n

              e. Who was the Vijayanagara king at the time of Rakkasi tangadi war ?
              \nAnswer:
              \nAliya Rama Raya was the ruler of Vijayanagara at the time of Rakkasi tangadi war.<\/p>\n

              f. Who did Aliya Rama Raya fight with in the war of Rakkasi tangadi ?
              \nAnswer:
              \nin the war of Rakkasi Tangadi, Aliya Rama Raya fought with the combined forces of the five Bahmani kingdoms.<\/p>\n

              g. Where was the capital of Vijayanagara shifted to?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe capital of Vijayanagara was shifted to Chandragiri near Tirupathi.<\/p>\n

              h. How did the Vijayanagara kingdom fall down?
              \nAnswer:
              \nAliya Rama. Raya was defeated by the combined forces of Bahmani kingdoms. They looted and destroyed the city of Vijayanagara. While the part of the empire came under the control of the Sultans, the chiefs and Nayakas became independent in other parts.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 23.
              \nObserve the following picture and answer the questions.<\/p>\n

              \"AP
              Relief on Hazara Rama Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

              a. What does the picture show?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe picture is a relief on the Hazara Rama temple.<\/p>\n

              b. Where can you find this picture?
              \nAnswer:
              \nWe can find this picture on the walls of Hazara Rama temple.<\/p>\n

              c. Can you write a story based on this picture?
              \nAnswer:
              \nYes, I can. Panels of the entire life of Rama and episodes from the Ramayana are delicately sculptured on the exterior of the temple.<\/p>\n

              Question 24.
              \nRead the following passage. Fill the blanks.
              \nParticular values are the detailed accounts left by travellers from several countries Nicolo Conti from Italy who visited Vijayanagara in 1420AD, Abdul Razzak the Persian trader who visited in 1443AD, Portuguese travellers and Paes, who visited it in 1520 AD and Nuniz who wrote in 1537 AD.
              \na. The Italian traveller who visited the Vijayanagara kingdom was …………………
              \nAnswer:
              \nNicolo Conti<\/p>\n

              b. The Persian traveller who visited the Vijayanagara kingdom in 1443 AD was ……………
              \nAnswer:
              \nAbdul Razzak.<\/p>\n

              c. The Portuguese traveller who visited Vijayanagara kingdom in 1520 AD was …………….
              \nAnswer:
              \nDomingo Paes
              \nd. The …………. traveller Nuniz visited the Vijayanagara kingdom in 1537AD.
              \nAnswer:
              \nPortuguese<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 25.
              \nRead the following table and answer the questions.
              \nSome Important Kings of Vijayanagara
              \nHarihararaya (1336 – 1357 AD)
              \nBukkaraya I (1357 – 1377 AD)
              \nHarihararaya II (1377 – 1404 AD)
              \nDevaraya II (1426 – 1446 AD)
              \nSaluva Narasimharaya(1486 – 1491 AD)
              \nKrishnadevaraya (1509 -1529 AD)
              \nAchyutaraya (1529 – 1542 AD)
              \nAliya Rama Raya (1543 – 1565 AD)
              \nVenkatapati Raya (1585 – 1614 AD)
              \na. When was the Vijayanagara kingdom founded?
              \nAnswer:
              \nIn 1336 AD.<\/p>\n

              b. Who founded the Vijayanagara kingdom?
              \nAnswer:
              \nHarihara Raya and Bukka Raya.<\/p>\n

              c. How long had the Vijayanagara kingdom in existence?
              \nAnswer:
              \n278 years.<\/p>\n

              d. Who was the last Vijayanagara ruler?
              \nAnswer:
              \nVenkatapathi Raya.<\/p>\n

              e. How long did Krishnadevaraya rule?
              \nAnswer:
              \nFor 20 years.<\/p>\n

              f. Who was the ruler of Vijayanagara at the time of Rakkasi tangadi war?
              \nAnswer:
              \nAliya Rama Raya.<\/p>\n

              g. Name the rulers who belonged to Sangama dynasty.
              \nAnswer:
              \nHarihara Raya, Bukka Raya and Harihara Raya II.<\/p>\n

              h. Name the rulers who belonged to Saluva dynasty.
              \nAnswer:
              \nDevaraya II and Saluva Narasimharaya.<\/p>\n

              i. Name the rulers who belonged to Tuluva dynasty.
              \nAnswer:
              \nKrishnadeva Raya.<\/p>\n

              j. Name the rulers who belonged to Araviti dynasty.
              \nAnswer:
              \nAchyuta Raya, Aliya Rama Raya and Venkatapathi Raya.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 26.
              \nObserve the following table carefully and answer the questions given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Revenue System of Delhi Sultanate and Vijayanagara Kings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              <\/td>\nDelhi Sultanate<\/td>\nVijayanagara Kingdom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Name of the land assignments<\/td>\nThe name of the land assignments in the Sultanate were called Iqtas.<\/td>\nThe name of the land assignments in the Vijayanagara kingdom were called amaras.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Officer of the land assignments<\/td>\nThe officers of the Iqtas were called Muktis (or) Amirs.<\/td>\nThe officers of the Amaras were called nayakas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Main responsibilities<\/td>\nTheir main responsibility was to collect revenue from their assign\u00adments and to maintain army based on his income<\/td>\nTheir main responsibility was to collect revenue from their landholdings and to maintain an army based on their income.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Other responsibilities<\/td>\nThey also administered the areas under their control.<\/td>\nThey also administered the areas under their control. They also had judicial powers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              a. Write about the revenue and military administration under the Delhi Sultanate.
              \nAnswer:
              \nIn the Delhi Sultanate, the nobles or muktis or amirs were given land assignments called Iqtas. These Muktis were military officials. They had to collect revenue, maintain an army, and administer the areas under him. He had to maintain an army based on his
              \nincome.<\/p>\n

              b. Write about the revenue and military administration under the Vijayanagara kingdom.
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe nayakas – the captains of the military, was given the land assignments known as amaras. They had to collect revenue from their holdings, maintain an army according to their income, administer the areas under his control. They also had judicial powers.<\/p>\n

              c. What were the comparisons do you find in the revenue Systems of the Delhi Sultanate and the Vijayanagara kingdoms?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe revenue system of the Vijayanagara kingdom was similar to that of the Delhi Sultanate.
              \nWhile the land holdings in the Delhi Sultanate were called Iqtas, the land holdings in the Vijayanagara kingdom were called Amaras.
              \nWhile the officers of Iqtas were called Muktis or Amirs, the officers of Amaras were called the \u2018nayakas\u2019 under the Vijayanagara kingdom.
              \nIn both the reigns, these officials had similar responsibilities such as maintaining the army, collect revenue and administering the areas under them.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 27.
              \nObserve the following table carefully and answer the questions hereunder.<\/p>\n

              Achievements of Krishnadevaraya<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Field<\/td>\nAchievements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Political achievements<\/td>\nKrishnadevaraya was a great general. He led the Vijayanagara armies successfully against the Bahmani Sultans and also against the Gajapathis of Odisha. He also subdued several chiefs who had revolted in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu. This gave him control over the entire region south of river Krishna and over the ports of the eastern coast.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Foreign relations<\/td>\nKrishnadevaraya maintained friendly relations with the Portuguese in order to get an exclusive supply of horses and firearms from them. He also employed Portuguese troops in his army. The Portuguese traveller Paes visited his court in 1520 AD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Patronisation of temples<\/td>\nKrishnadevaraya paid special attention to the temples of his kingdom. He personally visited many of them like Tirupathi, Srisailam and Ahobilam and also made big donations to a large number of temples. Krishnadevaraya distributed the great treasure he gained in his successful wars to all the major temples of southern India. He also built some beautiful temples in Vijayanagara city. Towering gateways of temples – Raya gopurams were built in many of these temples in his honour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Literature<\/td>\nKrishnadevaraya was a great patron of Telugu literature. He himself composed the poetic work \u2018Amuktamalyada\u2019 on the life of Andal. His court was adorned with eight poets, known as \u2018Ashtadiggajas\u2019. They are Allasani Peddana, Mukku Timmana; Dhurjati, RamaRaja Bhushana, Tenali Rama krishna, Pingali Surana, Ayyalaraju Rama bhadrudu and Madayagari Mallana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              a. What were the political achievements of Sri Krishnadevaraya?
              \nAnswer:
              \nKrishnadevaraya was a great general. He led the Vijayanagara armies successfully against the Bahmani Sultans, and also against the Gajapathis of Odisha. He also subdued the revolts made by several chiefs. This gave him control over the entire region south of river Krishna and over the parts of the eastern coast.<\/p>\n

              b. Write about Krishnadevaraya\u2019s relations with the Portuguese.
              \nAnswer:
              \nKrishnadevaraya maintained friendly relations with the Portuguese in order to get an exclusive supply of horses and firearms from them. He also employed Portuguese troops in wars.<\/p>\n

              c. Write about Krishnadevaraya\u2019s patronisation of Telugu literature.
              \nAnswer:
              \nKrishnadevaraya was a patron of Telugu literature. He himself composed the poetic work Amuktamalyada on the life of Andal His court was adorned with eight poets known popularly as \u2018Ashtadiggajas\u2019. They are Allasani Peddana, Mukku Timmana, Dhurjati, Ramaraja Bhushana, Tenali Ramakrishna; Pingali Surana; Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu and Madayagari Mallana.<\/p>\n

              d. Write about Krishnadevaraya\u2019s Patronisation of temples.
              \nAnswer:
              \nKrishnadevaraya paid special attention to the temples of his kingdom. He personally visited many of them like Tirupathi, Srisailam, and Ahobilam. He also made large donations to a large number of temples. He distributed the great treasure he gained in his successful wars to all the major temples of southern India. Towering temple gateways – Raya gopurams were built in his honour. He also built some temples in Vijayanagaram city.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 28.
              \nWhy was Krishnadevaraya the most feared king for others?
              \nAnswer:
              \nKrishnadevaraya had a million fighting troops in which are included 35,000 cavalry ready to be dispatched to any quarter wherever necessary.
              \nThe soldiers of Vijayanagara were well trained in the new modes of warfare.
              \nKrishnadevaraya adopted guns and cannons in their forces.
              \nThe combination of firearms and cavalry made them one of the most powerful armies in India.
              \nKrishnadevaraya maintained friendly relations with the Portuguese and got a supply of horses and firearms from them. He also employed Portuguese troops in his wars.
              \nHis powerful cavalry and armies fully equipped with guns and firearms and well-trained soldiers in the use of modern warfare made Krishnadevaraya the most feared king for others.<\/p>\n

              Question 29.
              \nCan you compare the administration of villages in Cholai kingdom with that of the Vijayanagara system and point out the differences.
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe basic unit of administration under cholas is known as \u2018Ur\u2019 – a village. Groups of such villages formed larger units called Nadu. The village council and the Nadu performed several administrative functions including dispensing justice and collecting taxes. Rich peasants of the Vellala caste exercised considerable control over the affairs of the Nadu.
              \nBut things had begun to change in the Vijayanagara empire as the power of the armies and nayakas increased. The control over the villages and towns was given to the nayakas. The nayakas had the responsibility of administering the villages or towns under his control in addition to maintain the armies given to him.
              \nThus there are a lot of differences in the administration of villages between the Cholas and Vijayanagara kings.<\/p>\n

              Question 30.
              \nIn what ways would nayakas have benefited from an increase in agricultural income?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe tremendous increase in agricultural production, in turn, provided the impetus to trade. These incomes from agriculture and trade must have made the amara nayakas wealthy and powerful. They had already been vested with lots of militaries, political and administrative powers. Their financial and military strength must have made them so powerful that at times they could even challenge the Vijayanagara kings. In fact, some of them became so powerful that when a king died they took power in their own hands and themselves became kings.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 31.
              \nObserve the following map and answer the questions that follow.
              \n\"AP
              \na. What does the map show?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe map shows a picture of Vijayanagara city.<\/p>\n

              b. Write your comment on the picture.
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe map shows a picture of Vijayanagara city. It is a very strong city fortified with walls and towers. These walls were made of strong masonry. Inside there were beautiful rows of buildings with flat roofs. The city had four separate divisions – the first one devoted to temples, situated on rocky hills, the second one on the valley where crops were raised, third – a royal centre in which royal palaces and residences of important nayakas were located and fourthly the residences of the ordinary townsfolk. Each area was separated from the others.<\/p>\n

              c. How many separate divisions do you find in the picture?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThere are four separate divisions.<\/p>\n

              d. What is the name of the gate mentioned on the map?
              \nAnswer:
              \nTower gate<\/p>\n

              e. Name the temple shown in the picture.
              \nAnswer:
              \nPattabhi Rama temple.<\/p>\n

              Question 32.
              \nObserve the given map and answer the following questions.
              \n\"AP
              \na. What are the northern borders of the Vijayanagara empire?
              \nAnswer:
              \nBijapur, Bidar and Golkonda.<\/p>\n

              b. What is the important city in Andhra Pradesh during the Vijayanagara empire?
              \nAnswer:
              \nUdayagiri.<\/p>\n

              c. Which is the capital city of the Vijayanagara empire?
              \nAnswer:
              \nVijayanagara.<\/p>\n

              d. Mention the contemporary kingdoms of Vijayanagara in South India.
              \nAnswer:
              \nBijapur, Bidar, Golkonda. Ahmadnagar, Berar sultans (i.e) Bahmanis.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 33.
              \nObserve the given map and answer the questions given.
              \n\"AP
              \na. What are the oceans surrounding South India?
              \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Arabian Sea<\/li>\n
              2. Bay of Bengal<\/li>\n
              3. Indian Ocean<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                b. What are the neighbouring kingdoms of Bidar?
                \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Golkonda<\/li>\n
                2. Bijapur<\/li>\n
                3. Ahmadnagar<\/li>\n
                4. Berar<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  c. What are the southern frontier kingdoms of Khandesh?
                  \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. Ahmadnagar<\/li>\n
                  2. Berar<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    d. What are the northern frontier kingdoms of the Vijayanagara?
                    \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Bijapur<\/li>\n
                    2. Bidar<\/li>\n
                    3. Golkonda<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Question 34.
                      \nDescribe how did the Vijayanagara rulers treat the Muslims.
                      \nAnswer:
                      \nThough they were at loggerheads with the Bahmani rulers, they followed the policy of tolerance towards the Muslim people. They recruited Muslim fighters to train their soldiers in the new modes of warfare. They also permitted the construction of mosques in the capital city where the Muslim soldiers were garrisoned.<\/p>\n

                      \"AP<\/p>\n

                      Question 35.
                      \n\u201cThe kingdom of Vijayanagara was famous for its wealth. It was known as one of the richest kingdoms in India\u201d – How can you say?
                      \n(Or)
                      \nDescribe the economic conditions of the Vijayanagara kingdom.
                      \nAnswer:
                      \nAll over the empire tanks\/reservoirs for capturing rainwater and other drainage water, were constructed by the kings, nayakas and chiefs. Even temples invested their endowments in irrigation. All these efforts resulted in the enhancement of agriculture into new areas and a tremendous increase in agricultural production. This in turn provided the impetus to trade. Trade-in agricultural produce, as well as craft, produce like cloth increased manifold in the Vijayanagara period. Trade centres were established on both of India\u2019s extensive coasts and these were under the administration of local merchants. In the city, there were broad and beautiful streets full of houses – which belongs to the merchants, and they’re all sorts of rubies, diamonds emeralds and pearls were sold. Clothes of every sort on the earth were available there. In the evening they held fairs to sell horses, vegetables, fruits and wood etc.
                      \nThus we can say that the Vijayanagara kingdom was famous for its wealth.<\/p>\n

                      Question 36.
                      \nHow can you say that Krishnadevaraya was a versatile personality?
                      \nAnswer:
                      \nKrishnadevaraya was a versatile personality. He was a great general who led his armies successfully against the Bahmani Sultans and also against the Gajapathis of Odisha. He controlled over the entire region south of river Krishna and especially and over the ports of the eastern coast. He patronized many temples like Tirupathi, Srisailam, and Ahobilam and also made big donations to a large number of temples. He also built some beautiful temples in Vijayanagara city. Krishnadevaraya was also a great patron of Telugu literature. He himself was a poet who wrote Amukta Malyada on the life of Andal. His court was adorned with poets known popularly as Ashtadiggajas. Thus we can say Krishnadevaraya was a versatile personality.<\/p>\n

                      \"AP<\/p>\n

                      Question 37.
                      \nDescribe the downfall of the Vijayanagara kingdom.
                      \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. The power of the Vijayanagara kings grew further during the time of Krishnadevaraya\u2019s successors – Achyuthadevaraya and Aliya Rama Raya.<\/li>\n
                      2. As the Bahmani rulers were unable to fight the Vijayanagara individually, by 1565 AD all the five Bahmani kingdoms joined together and defeated Rama Raya in Rakkasi Tangadi war also known as Tallikota war.<\/li>\n
                      3. They located and destroyed the city of Vijayanagara.<\/li>\n
                      4. The emperors who succeeded Rama Raya shifted their capital to Chandragiri near Tirupati.<\/li>\n
                      5. But the Vijayanagara kingdom never regained the glory of earlier times.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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