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VIJAYANAGARA EMPIRE

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Regarding the taxation system of Krishnadeva, the ruler of Vijayanagara, consider the following statements. 1. The tax r

This one is about checking statements. In Vijayanagara Empire, the true statements together make Both 1 and 2. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2016] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Who among these was famous for Telugu translation? 1. Kamban 2. Kuttan 3. Nannaya 4. Tikkan Choose the answer from the c

Think of it like this. When the question talks about who among these was famous for Telugu, your mind should go straight to 3 and 4. In Vijayanagara Empire, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2012] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following statements. 1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and s

This one is about checking statements. In Vijayanagara Empire, the true statements together make 1, 2, 3 and 4. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2004] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Where is the famous Vijaya Vitthal Temple, having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located?

You can think of it as a small story. In Vijayanagara Empire, where is the famous Vijaya Vitthal Temple, happened with Hampi. That is why Hampi is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2007] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which ruler of Vijayanagara had sent his ambassador to the emperor of China?

Let us keep it easy. Which ruler of Vijayanagara had sent his — the answer is Bukka I. In Vijayanagara Empire, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [Karnataka PSC (Pre) 2018] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Ruins of which of the following represent the old capital of Vijayanagara?

Here is how I remember it. Ruins of which of the following represent = Hampi. That is it. In Vijayanagara Empire, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2008] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

What was the chief characteristic of the financial system of Vijayanagara Empire?

Imagine you are revising Vijayanagara Empire late at night. The one fact you would underline for what was the chief characteristic of the is Land Revenue. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [39th BPSC (Pre) 1994] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?

Here is how I remember it. when Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of = Venkata II. That is it. In Vijayanagara Empire, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2006] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

The Battle of Talikota was fought in

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about the Battle of Talikota was fought in, and the answer is 1565 A.D.. In Vijayanagara Empire, 1565 A.D. is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1993] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

The Battle of Talikota was fought between

This one is a favourite in exams. In Vijayanagara Empire, whenever you see the Battle of Talikota was fought between, the answer is Vijayanagara and combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar and.... I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2014] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

The famous battle held in 1565 is

Think of Vijayanagara Empire as a book you have already read. On the page about the famous battle held in 1565 is, the name written there is Battle of Talikota. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 1997] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Who was enthroned 500 years ago?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Vijayanagara Empire, whenever you see who was enthroned 500 years ago, the answer is Krishnadeva Raya. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2008] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Vijayanagara Empire and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.