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:

(B), (C) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (C) and (D) only

• (A) Nayanars – Not directly associated with the Vijayanagara Empire; they were Shaivite saints of the Tamil region from an earlier period.

• (B) Rayas – Yes, this term refers to the kings/rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.

• (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.

• (D) Kudirai-Chettis – Yes, they were horse traders who had significant economic dealings with the Vijayanagara Empire.