INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements about Bukka I of the Vijayanagar empire is not correct?
A
He renovated temples
B
He instilled new vigour into Hindu Society
C
Under his fostering care Sayana wrote commentaries on Vedas
D
He adopted measures to uplift the Shudras
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Early Vijayanagar rulers were followers of Saivism. Virupaksha was their family God. The kings claimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha. Hence statement 1 is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sangama dynasty was founded by Harihara I and Bukka. Their father had been taken prisoner in 1327 by Muhammad bin Tughluq. They founded Vijayanagara in 1336.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Qutb Shahi. Qutb Shahi dynasty ruled the State of Golconda in the 16th Century. Sangama, Salauva, Tuluva and Aravidu dynasties ruled the Vijayanagar empire.

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