Read the passage and answer the following question :
"Krishnadeva Raya's rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation. Lands between Tungabhadra and Krishna river were acquired. The Kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it also developed peace and prosperity. Krishnadeva Raya is credited of building temples and township in Viajayanagra."
Match List I with List II:
| List - I | List - II | ||
| (A) | Establishment of Bahamani Kingdom | (I) | 1435 |
| (B) | Establishment of Vijayanagara Empire | (II) | 1347 |
| (C) | Establishment of Delhi Sultanate | (III) | 1336 |
| (D) | Establishment of Gajapati Kingdom | (IV) | 1206 |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
(A) Establishment of Bahamani Kingdom — this matches (II) 1347. The Bahmani kingdom of the Deccan was established in 1347, a few years after Vijayanagara. It collapsed in 1518.
(B) Establishment of Vijayanagara Empire — this matches (III) 1336. The Vijayanagara Empire was established in 1336; the timeline puts a question mark after this year, as the date is not certain.
(C) Establishment of Delhi Sultanate — this matches (IV) 1206. The Delhi Sultanate was established in 1206, in the period c. 1200-1300.
(D) Establishment of Gajapati Kingdom — this matches (I) 1435. The Gajapati kingdom of Orissa was established in 1435, in the period c. 1400-1500.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | – | – | 14-06 S1* 19-06 S2 | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part II — Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara (2026-27)
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