Match the following options in List 1 correctly with those in List 2:
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List 1 |
List 2 |
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(a) Virupaksha |
(i) Inspired by Indo-Islamic techniques |
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(b) Lotus Mahal |
(ii) Guardian deity of Vijayanagara |
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(c) Krishnadeva Raya |
(iii) Royal gateways |
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(d) Gopurams |
(iv) Establisher of the Yavana kingdom |
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4 - (a)- ii, (b)- i, (c)- iv, (d)- iii
The correct match is:
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List 1 |
List 2 |
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(a) Virupaksha |
(ii) Guardian deity of Vijayanagara |
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(b) Lotus Mahal |
(i) Inspired by Indo-Islamic techniques |
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(c) Krishnadeva Raya |
(iv) Establisher of the Yavana kingdom |
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(d) Gopurams |
(iii) Royal gateways |
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.