Which kingdom/empire was referred to as 'Karnataka Samrajyamu' by the contemporaries?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Vijayanagara Empire
While historians use the term Vijayanagara Empire, contemporaries described it as the karnataka samrajyamu.
NCERT (2026-27): “2. Rayas, Nayakas and Sultans … On their northern frontier, the Vijayanagara kings competed with contemporary rulers – including the Sultans of the Deccan and the Gajapati rulers of Orissa – for control of the fertile river valleys and the resources generated by lucrative overseas trade.… …While historians use the term Vijayanagara Empire, contemporaries described it as the karnataka samrajyamu.…” |