Vijayanagara Empire and Bahmani Kingdom GK Quiz Level 3: Advanced Practice
The questions test detailed knowledge of the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani kingdom through multi-statement, match-the-list and event-ordering formats. This Level 3 set on Aptitude360 covers dynastic features, later capitals, trade, administrative terms and the structures of Hampi, and each answer is explained.
Areas examined in the Level 3 Vijayanagara set
- Event ordering: the founding of both kingdoms, the Raichur doab campaign, the emergence of the Sultanates, the Hampi survey
- Dynasty features: Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva and Aravidu, and the later capitals at Penukonda and Chandragiri
- Terms: gopuram, kudirai chetti, Bidri, amara-nayaka
- Places: Goa, Bidar, Chandragiri and their associations
- Hampi structures: the Lotus Mahal, the Hazara Rama temple, the Mahanavami dibba, the Vitthala temple
- People: Colin Mackenzie, James Prinsep, Rama Raya
Key concepts behind the tougher questions
- The gap between the founding of Vijayanagara and the founding of the Bahmani kingdom
- The move of the capital to Penukonda and later Chandragiri after the defeat at Talikota
- The role of cavalry and the west coast horse trade in Deccan warfare
- The difference between the city of Vijayanagara and the empire
Revision tips for advanced medieval history
- Watch for swapped details in statements, such as mother and queen, or east and west.
- Build a two-column list of years and events and test yourself in random order.
- Group Hampi buildings into the royal centre and the sacred centre.
Who should take Level 3
It suits UPSC, state PSC and other general awareness aspirants who already know the basics of the topic.