Which of the following are correctly matched as per the popular traditions of Vijaynagara? |
Gajapati: Lineage of Kings in Orissa Ashvapati: Deccan Sultans Narapati: Rulers of Vijayanagara All of the above |
All of the above |
The correct answer is Option 4 - All of the above Given options: Option 1- Gajapati: Lineage of Kings in Orissa Explanation: As per the tradition of Vijaynagara, Gajapati literally means Lord of elephants. This was the name of a ruling lineage that was very powerful in Orissa in the fifteenth century. In the popular traditions of Vijayanagara the Deccan Sultans are termed Ashvapati or lord of horses and the Rayas (Rulers of Vijayanagara) are called Narapatis or the lord of men. |