Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

What is located on the upper platform of the "House of Victory" as described by Paes?

Options:

The shrine for the idol

The king's chamber

The crown and the royal anklet

The royal throne

Correct Answer:

The shrine for the idol

Explanation:

According to Paes, on the upper platform of the "House of Victory," there is a chamber crafted from cloth that houses a shrine for the idol.

Paes provided the following description regarding the audience hall and the mahanavami dibba, which he collectively referred to as the "House of Victory":
These structures consist of two levels, each intricately adorned. On the upper platform of this "House of Victory," there is a chamber specially crafted from cloth. Within this chamber, there is a shrine for the idol. In the center of the lower platform, a raised platform is positioned, serving as a grand throne for the king, adorned with the crown and the royal anklet.