HistoryMedieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Which of the following pairs about the chariot streets of Vijayanagar…

Which of the following pairs about the chariot streets of Vijayanagara temple complexes is correctly matched?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 4

The correct answer is Option (4) → Paving - stone slabs

Option (1) Starting point - the gate of the royal centre — Incorrect. The chariot streets began at the temple gopuram.

Option (2) Course - a circular path around the central shrine — Incorrect. They ran in a straight line from the gopuram.

Option (3) Lined with - stepped tanks for pilgrims to bathe — Incorrect. They were lined with pillared pavilions where merchants kept shops.

Option (4) Paving - stone slabs — Correct. A typical feature of the temple complexes, these streets were paved with stone slabs.

NCERT (2026-27): “5.2. Gopurams and mandapas …
A characteristic feature of the temple complexes is the chariot streets that extended from the temple gopuram in a straight line. These streets were paved with stone slabs and lined with pillared pavilions in which merchants set up their shops.”