Quiz on Medieval Indian History – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams

16.Deva Raya I constructed a dam across which of the following river?
[A] Krishna
[B] Cauvery
[C] Tungbhadra
[D] None of the above

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[C] Tungbhadra
Notes: Deva Raya I succeeded to the throne after defeating his brother Bukka Raya II. He ruled from 1406 CE to 1422 CE. He is credited with promoting irrigation works. He constructed a dam across river Tungabhadra.

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17.Which of the following modernised the army of Vijayanagar by improving the cavalry, employing Turkic archers, and procuring horses from Arabia and Persia?
[A] Harihara and Bukka
[B] Harihara II
[C] Deva Raya I
[D] Deva Raya II

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[C] Deva Raya I
Notes: Deva Raya I modernised the army of Vijayanagar. He improved the cavalry and employed Turkic archers. He also procured horses from Arabia and Persia. He was a very capable ruler.

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18.Which of the following was the first Vijaynagar king to include Muslims in his army?
[A] Harihara II
[B] Deva Raya I
[C] Deva Raya II
[D] Krishna Deva Raya

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[B] Deva Raya I
Notes: Deva Raya I maintained a secular attitude in administrative matters of his empire. He had also included 10,000 Muslims in his army, being the first Vijaynagar king to do so. He also got a mosque and a slaughterhouse constructed for the convenience of the Muslim soldiers in the army.

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19.Which of the following visited during the reign of Deva Raya I?
1. Nicolo Conti
2. Nikitin
3. Domingo Paes
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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[B] Only 1 & 2
Notes: Nicolo Conti was an Italian travaller visited Vijaynagar Kingdom in c.1420 during the reign of Deva Raya I. And Russian merchant Nikitin also Vijaynagara visited during his reign.

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20.Which of the following battles is also called as Rakshasa Thangadi?
[A] Battle of Khatoli
[B] Battle of Gagron
[C] Battle of Talaikotta
[D] Battle of Haldighati

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[C] Battle of Talaikotta
Notes: Battle of Talaikotta which is also called Rakshasa Thangadi was fought between the states of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golkonda, and Bidar, except Berar on one side and Vijayanagar kingdom of the other side.

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