Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Match the following options in List 1 correctly with those in List 2:

List 1

List 2

(a) Virupaksha

(i) Inspired by Indo-Islamic techniques

(b) Lotus Mahal

(ii) Guardian deity of Vijayanagara

(c) Krishnadeva Raya

(iii) Royal gateways

(d) Gopurams

(iv) Establisher of the Yavana kingdom

 

Options:

(a)- ii, (b)- iv, (c)- i, (d) iii

(a)- ii, (b)- i, (c)- iii, (d) iv

(a)- i, (b)- ii, (c)- iv, (d) iii

(a)- ii, (b)- i, (c)- iv, (d) iii

Correct Answer:

(a)- ii, (b)- i, (c)- iv, (d) iii

Explanation:

Virupaksha was the guardian diety of Vijayanagara.

Lotus Mahal was inspired by Indo-Islamic techniques and according to Mackenzie, it may have been a council chamber, a place where the king met his advisers.

Krishnadeva Raya was also called the Establisher of the Yavana kingdom.

Gopurams were Royal Gateways. They can be seen from a distance and showed the power of kings.