Which terms are directly associated with the Vijayanagara Empire?
(A) Nayanars
(B) Rayas
(C) Amara-Nayakas
(D) Kudirai-Chettis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (C) and (D) only
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(A) Nayanars – Not directly associated with the Vijayanagara Empire; they were Shaivite saints of the Tamil region from an earlier period.
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(B) Rayas – Yes, this term refers to the kings/rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.
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(C) Amara-Nayakas – Yes, they were military commanders under the Vijayanagara system who were granted land in exchange for maintaining troops and providing military service.
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(D) Kudirai-Chettis – Yes, they were horse traders who had significant economic dealings with the Vijayanagara Empire.