Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Read the passage and answer the following question :

"Krishnadeva Raya's rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation. Lands between Tungabhadra and Krishna river were acquired. The Kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it also developed peace and prosperity. Krishnadeva Raya is credited of building temples and township in Viajayanagra."

Name the first dynasty which exercised control over Vijayanagara Empire till 1485:

Options:

Tuluvas

Saluvas

Sangama

Aravidu

Correct Answer:

Sangama

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Sangama

Dynasties of Vijaynagara Empire in chronological order:

The first dynasty, known as the Sangama dynasty, exercised control till 1485.
They were supplanted by the Saluvas, military commanders, who remained in power till 1503 when they were replaced by the Tuluvas.  
Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Tuluva dynasty.
After the death of Krishna Dev Raya, the power shifted to another ruling lineage, that of the Aravidu, which remained in power till the end of the seventeenth century.