An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

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1. _________ Page 27 of 32 { } 34. 34.1 On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate signs or symbols : 3  1 = 3 (i) Nageshwar - a mature Harappan site (ii) Kashi - early state. _________ Page 28 of 32 { } (iii) (a…
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2. (a) “Vijayanagara Kingdom flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity during the rule of Krishandeva Raya but after his death Vijayanagara declined.” Substantiate the statement with examples. 8 OR (b) “The fortification of Vijaynagara was …
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3. (a) Describe the significance of Kamalpuram tank and Hiriya Canal as sources of water for the Vijayanagara. 3 OR (b) Describe the views of Dominingo Paes on the city of Vijaynagara.
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4. The battle at Talikota (Rakshasi Tangri) was fought between which two of the following groups ? 1 (A) Between Krishnadeva Raya and rulers of Madurai, Ikkeri and Mysore (B) Between Rama Raya and rulers of Bijapur, Gingee and Bidar (C) Between Krishnadeva Raya a…
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5. Which of the following temples at Vijayanagara was meant to be used only by the king and his family ? 1 (A) Vitthala temple (B) Chidambaram temple (C) Hazara Ram temple (D) Virupaksha temple
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6. Page 11 of 32 10. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option : 1 Column-I (Temple) Column-II (Location) a Brihadeswara temple 1 Vijayanagara b Chennakeshava temple 2 Tamil Nadu c Hazara Ram temple 3 Belur d Chidambaram temple 4 Tanjavur Option…
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7. (a) Analyse the causes that led to the ruin of Vijayanagara empire. 3 OR (b) Analyse why was Amaranayaka system considered as a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara empire.
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8. (a) Analyse the role of Amara-nayakas in the Vijayanagara empire. 3 OR (b) Analyse the factors that led the rulers of the Vijayanagara empire to choose the site of Vijayanagara as their capital.
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9. Page 11 of 32 10. Which of the following statements regarding Colonel Colin Mackenzie are correct ? Choose the correct option : 1 I. The ruins of Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by him. II. He was an official of East India Company. III. He prepared the fir…
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11. (a) Analyse the features of the sacred centre of 'Vijaynagar Empire'. 29. OR (b) Examine the architectural and ritual features of ·Mahanavmi Dibba'.8
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13. Why was Vijayanagar named as Hampi ? Select the appropriate option from the following : (A) This name was given by Krishnadeva Raya to Vijaynagar. (B) This name was derived by Colin Meckenzie, an antiquarian. (C) This name was derived from the local goddess na…
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14. There is no change in the Question Paper Design and Assessment Pattern for Academic Session 2026-27. 29. A ‘‘The fortification walls not only encircled the city of Vijayanagara but also its agricultural hinterland and forests.’’ Which traveller was impressed w…
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15. Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the questions that follow. 'During the Vijayanagara rule between 1350 and 1650, the rulers sought support from Vaishnava sectarian leaders in Tamil Nadu to establish control over the region. Temples played a fund…
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16. Who among the following was least powerful during the Vijayanagara Empire? A. traders B. nayakas C. peasants D. brahmanas
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17. Which among the following was used in warfare by the Vijayanagara Empire during the 14th century? A. musket B. cannon C. sword D. stone
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18. 'In the constant struggle for power, forts and fortified settlements of the Vijayanagara Empire played a significant role in resisting invasions.' Discuss
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19. ‘The rulers of Vijayanagara innovated and developed new traditions in the Virupaksha temple’, examine the statement.
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20. The Vijayanagara rulers took on the title “Hindu Suratrana” which was a Sanskritisation of the Arabic term Sultan, meaning king, so it literally meant Hindu Sultan. What does this information prove about the language spoken in Vijayanagara? A. its root languag…
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