Practicing Success

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:

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 Vijaynagara the Deccan Sultans are termed as Ashvapati or lord of horses. The rayas are called narapati or lord of men. (The rulers of Vijaynagara, called themselves rayas.).