Which of the following are correctly matched as per the popular traditions of Vijaynagara?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4 - All of the above
Given options:
Option 1- Gajapati: Lineage of Kings in Orissa
Option 2- Ashvapati: Deccan Sultans
Option 3- Narapati: Rulers of Vijayanagara
Option 4- All of the above (answer)
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.