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1. Which of the following was known as ‘Abhinava Bhoja’, ‘Andhra Pitamah’, ‘Andhra Bhoja’?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sada Siva Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya who ruled from 1509 to 29 CE was the greatest of the Vijayanagar rulers. He was also known as ‘Abhinava Bhoja’, ‘Andhra Pitamah’, ‘Andhra Bhoja’. Krishna Deva Raya was a great patron of literature and art.
2. Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples were built in rule of which Vijayanagara empire?
[A] Harihara -II
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Devaraya-I
[D] Devaraya-II
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples built by Krishna Deva Raya. Hazara Ramaswamy temple adorned with sculptures illustrates the main events from the Ramayana. Vittalaswami temple is a portrays magnificence in floral sculpture.
3. Which of the following built the Balakrishna temple?
[A] Deva Raya I
[B] Deva Raya II
[C] Krishna Deva Raya
[D] Achutya Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
One of the important temples built by Krishna Deva Raya was the Balakrishna temple. It was built for the image of Balakrishna brought from Orissa. Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples were also built by Krishna Deva Raya.
4. Which of the following Bahamani king invaded Warangal in 1424CE?
[A] Muhammad Shah I
[B] Ahmah Shah Wali
[C] Humayun Shah
[D] Hasan Gangu
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmah Shah Wali]
Notes:
Ahmad Shah Wali ruled the Bahamani kingdom (1422-1435 CE), invaded Warangal in 1424 CE, defeated its ruler, and annexed territories. He established Bidar as the capital, built the Mahmud Gawan Madrasa, and was a devout Sufi, buried in Hazrat Banda Nawaz shrine, Gulbarga.
5. Which of the following conquered the Vijayanagar territories up to Kanchi?
[A] Humayun Shah
[B] Mahmud Gawan
[C] Ahmad Shah III
[D] Muhammad Shah III
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Correct Answer: B [Mahmud Gawan]
Notes:
Mahmud Gawan was a military genius. He waged successful wars against Vijayanagar, Orissa, and the sea pirates on the Arabian sea. He also conquered the territories of Vijayanagar up to Kanchi.
6. Ibrahim Adil Shah showed leanings towards which of the following sects of Muslim religion?
1) Shiism
2) Sunni
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Ismail Adil Shah restored Shiism in Bijapur. On the contrary, Ibrahim Adil Shah showed leanings towards Sunni Islam and adopted a pro-Dakhni stand by giving military and court appointments to Dakhnis.
7. Ibrahim Adil Shah II annexed Bidar in which of the following years?
[A] 1625 CE
[B] 1518 CE
[C] 1589 CE
[D] 1619 CE
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Correct Answer: D [1619 CE]
Notes:
Ibrahim Adil Shah II helped Akbar to win over the state of Ahmadnagar and gave his daughter in marriage to Akbar’s son, Prince Daniyal. Ibrahim Adil Shah II annexed Bidar in 1619 CE, arousing the wrath of Malik Ambar.
8. Which of the following established the Qutb Shahi lineage in 1518 CE?
[A] Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk
[B] Jamshid
[C] Ibrahim Qutb Shah
[D] Muhammad Quli
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Correct Answer: A [Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk]
Notes:
Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1518 CE, making Golconda his capital. He was of Turkman descent from Persia, served the Bahmani Sultanate, and later declared independence. He enhanced Golconda’s defenses and water supply, promoting Persian culture in architecture and language.
9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the administration of Qutb Shahis?
1. A proportion of fiscal rights were given out in assignment to an aristocracy.
2. The revenue farmers acted as a middle or contact zone between the state and civil society and represented the aristocracy.
3. Revenue farming guaranteed the state with a steady flow of income by ensuring a fixed amount of revenue.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the rule of Qutub Shahis a proportion of fiscal rights were given out in assignment to an aristocracy. The revenue farmers acted as a middle or contact zone between the state and civil society and represented the aristocracy. Revenue farming guaranteed the state with a steady flow of income by ensuring a fixed amount of revenue.
10. Which city hosted the “2019 Aero India”, the 12th biennial edition of International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition?
[A] Chennai
[B] Thiruvananthapuram
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The 12th biennial edition of International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition “2019 Aero India” was held from 20 to 24 February 2019 at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka inaugurated by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
