Read the passage and answer the questions:
Krishnadeva Raya's rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation. This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512), the rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520).
Although the Vijayanagara kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity. Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many of the important South Indian temples. He also founded a suburban township called Nagalapuram.
Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II | ||
| (A) | Delhi Sultanate | (I) | 1336 |
| (B) | Vijayanagara Empire | (II) | 1347 |
| (C) | Bahmani Kingdom | (III) | 1206 |
| (D) | Gajapati Kingdom | (IV) | 1435 |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(A) Delhi Sultanate — this matches (III) 1206. The Delhi Sultanate was established in 1206, in the period c. 1200-1300.
(B) Vijayanagara Empire — this matches (I) 1336. The Vijayanagara Empire was established in 1336; the timeline puts a question mark after this year, as the date is not certain.
(C) Bahmani Kingdom — this matches (II) 1347. The Bahmani kingdom of the Deccan was established in 1347, a few years after Vijayanagara. It collapsed in 1518.
(D) Gajapati Kingdom — this matches (IV) 1435. The Gajapati kingdom of Orissa was established in 1435, in the period c. 1400-1500.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | – | – | 14-06 S1 19-06 S2* | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part II — Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara (2026-27)
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