Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:
As per the tradition of Vijaynagara, the rulers of Orissa were referred to as :
Options:
Gajapati
Ashvapati
Rayapati
Singhpati
Correct Answer:
Gajapati
Explanation:
Gajapati literally means lord of elephants. This was the name of a ruling lineage that was very powerful in Orissa in the fifteenth century. In the popular traditions of Vijaynagara the Deccan Sultans are termed as Ashvapati or lord of horses and the rayas are called narapati or lord of men. The rulers of Vijaynagara, who called themselves rayas.