Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Who founded the Vijayanagara empire in 1336?

Options:

Krishnadeva Raya and Ramaraya

Harihara II and Krishnadeva I

Harihara and Bukka

Ramaraya and Bukka

Correct Answer:

Harihara and Bukka

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Harihara and Bukka

According to tradition and epigraphic evidence two brothers, Harihara and Bukka, founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336. This empire included within its fluctuating frontiers peoples who spoke different languages and followed different religious traditions.