Consider the following statements:1. The Vijayanagar Kings claimed to ...
- The very choice of the site of Vijayanagara was likely inspired by the existence of the shrines of Virupaksha and Pampadevi. The Vijayanagara kings claimed to rule on behalf of the god Virupaksha.
- All royal orders were signed “Shri Virupaksha”, usually in the Kannada script. Rulers also indicated their close links with the gods by using the title “Hindu Suratrana”. This was a Sanskritisation of the Arabic term Sultan, meaning king, so it meant Hindu Sultan.
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Consider the following statements:1. The Vijayanagar Kings claimed to ...
"Lord of the Universe" or "Emperor of the South".3. The Vijayanagar Empire was known for its patronage of art and culture.4. The Battle of Talikota in 1565 was a major turning point in the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire.
All of these statements are true.
1. The Vijayanagar Kings did claim to rule on behalf of Lord Venkateswara, who is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. They considered themselves to be the protectors and representatives of the deity.
2. The Vijayanagar Rulers did use titles like "Lord of the Universe" or "Emperor of the South" to emphasize their power and authority. These titles were meant to convey their status as supreme rulers of their domain.
3. The Vijayanagar Empire was indeed known for its patronage of art and culture. The rulers of Vijayanagar were great patrons of literature, music, dance, and architecture. They built magnificent temples, palaces, and other structures, and promoted the development of regional art forms.
4. The Battle of Talikota, fought in 1565, was a major turning point in the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire. The Vijayanagar forces were defeated by a coalition of Deccan Sultanates, leading to the destruction and pillaging of the city of Vijayanagar. This battle marked the beginning of the end for the empire, although it continued to exist in a weakened state for a few more decades.
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