Worksheet: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara | History Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Vijayanagara, the “city of victory,” was both a city and an ___________.

Q2: The ruins at Hampi were discovered in 1800 by an engineer and antiquarian named ___________.

Q3: The Vijayanagara kings competed with contemporary rulers such as the Sultans of the Deccan and the Gajapati rulers of ___________ for control of fertile river valleys.

Q4: Nayakas were military chiefs who usually controlled forts and had armed supporters. They often rebelled and had to be subdued by military action in the region, speaking languages like ___________ and ___________.

Q5: The royal centre of Vijayanagara had about ___________ building complexes identified as palaces.

Q6: The sacred centre of Vijayanagara was situated on the rocky northern end on the bank of the river ___________.

Q7: The architectural feature that often dwarfed the towers on the central shrines in temples was known as ___________.

Q8: The Vijayanagara kings claimed to rule on behalf of the god ___________.

Q9: One of the most prominent waterworks among the ruins was the ___________ canal.

Q10: The Mahanavami dibba was a massive platform associated with the ___________ festival.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The Vijayanagara kings and the Sultans of the Deccan were always hostile towards each other.
Reason: The destruction of the city of Vijayanagara was solely the result of the Sultans' armies.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Nayakas were important military commanders in the Vijayanagara Empire.
Reason: Nayakas were primarily responsible for religious and cultural activities in the empire.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The choice of the site of Vijayanagara was inspired by the existence of the shrines of Virupaksha and Pampadevi.
Reason: Rulers associated themselves with the divine through temple building and granted resources for temple maintenance.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The warfare in Vijayanagara depended mainly upon powerful cavalry.
Reason: Cavalry was the most effective military force during that period.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The city of Vijayanagara was exclusively a military fortress with no emphasis on cultural and religious aspects.
Reason: The archaeological evidence suggests a strong presence of religious and cultural centers within the city.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who discovered the ruins at Hampi in 1800?

Q2: What was the name of the major tank built in the early fifteenth century in Vijayanagara?

Q3: What is the significance of the Mahanavami dibba in Vijayanagara?

Q4: Name one architectural feature that marked the presence of temples from a great distance.

Q5: Which empire did Vijayanagara kings compete with for control of fertile river valleys?

Q6: What were Nayakas responsible for in the Vijayanagara Empire?

Q7: Name the river around which Vijayanagara was situated.

Q8: What did the raya gopurams signify in temples?

Q9: Who did the Vijayanagara kings claim to rule on behalf of?

Q10: What is the significance of the Hiriya canal in Vijayanagara?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the role of Nayakas in the Vijayanagara Empire.

Q2: Describe the architectural features of the royal centre in Vijayanagara.

Q3: Explain the importance of temple building in the Vijayanagara Empire.

Q4: Describe the fortifications and roads in Vijayanagara.

Q5: Discuss the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Q6: Explain the significance of the Mahanavami dibba in Vijayanagara.

Q7: Discuss the Vijayanagara architecture in terms of water resources.

Q8: Explain the role of Portuguese traders in Vijayanagara.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: How did the Vijayanagara Empire rise to prominence, and what were the factors that contributed to its eventual decline?

Q2: What were the distinctive architectural and urban planning features of Vijayanagara, particularly in Hampi, and how did these reflect the empire's cultural and religious significance?

Q3: How did Vijayanagara's advanced water management systems and trade networks contribute to the empire's prosperity and influence in the region?

Q4: How did the architectural remnants of Vijayanagara, particularly in Hampi, provide insights into the empire's social structure, religious beliefs, and administrative prowess?