Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Read the passage and answer the question:

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 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 important South Indian temples.

Krishnadeva Raya's rule is credited with:

Options:

Impressive Gopurams

Yajna Mandaps

Chariot temples

Assembly corridors

Correct Answer:

Impressive Gopurams

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Impressive Gopurams

Per passage:

Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important South Indian temples.