Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Which of the following are correctly matched as per the popular traditions of Vijaynagara?

Options:

Gajapati: Lineage of Kings in Orissa

Ashvapati: Deccan Sultans

Narapati: Rulers of Vijayanagara

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

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.