Which of the following statements about the Vijayanagara Empire is/are true? 1. The kings claimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha. 2. Rulers used the title “Hindu Suratrana” to indicate their close links with Gods. 3. All royal orders were signed in Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil. 4. Royal portrait sculpture was now displayed in temples. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Which of the following statements about the Vijayanagara Empire is/are true? 1. The kings claimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha. 2. Rulers used the title “Hindu Suratrana” to indicate their close links with Gods. 3. All royal orders were signed in Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil. 4. Royal portrait sculpture was now displayed in temples. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Correct Answer 1, 2 and 4
- Vijayanagara Empire was established by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of Sangama Dynasty in 1336.
- Suratrana means protector of gods. In 1352, Bukka Raya assumed the title of Hinduraya Suratrana.
- The administrative and court languages of the Empire were Kannada and Telugu. All royal orders were signed “Shri Virupaksha”, usually in the Kannada script.
- Royal portrait sculpture displayed in temples as the king’s visit to the temple was considered a special occasion.
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Feb 20, 2025