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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Two brothers, __________ and __________ founded the Vijayanagara Kingdom.
   2. ____________ was the most important ruler of the Tuluva dunasty.
   3. Krishnadeva Raya wrote ____________ in Telegu.
   4. Allasani Pedanna wrote ___________.
   5. The Battle of Talikota was fought in _____________ CE.
2. 2.

   Tick the sentences that are true. Correct the others.

   1. The Vijayanagar Kingdom was separated from the Bahmani Kingdom by the river Krishna.
   2. Krishnadeva Raya discouraged trade.
   3. The Vijayanagar Kingdom was dotted with rich mines.
   4. Unable to unite against Vijayanagara, the Bahmani kings were defeated at the battle of Talikota in 1565 CE.
   5. Firuz Shah was a liberal ruler and gave many high posts to talented Hindu subjects.
   6. By 1538 CE the Bahmani Kingdom broke up into the six kingdoms of Ahmadabad, Bijapur, Golconda, Berar, Talikota and Bidri.
3. 3.

   Multiple choice questions.

   1. The dynasty which Krishnadeva Raya belonged to was:
      1. Saluva
      2. Tuluva
      3. Sangama
      4. Aravidu
   2. Merchant guilds in the Vijaynagara Kingdom were known as:
      1. Taraf
      2. Sreni
      3. Gopuram
      4. Ayangar
   3. The founder of the Bahmani Kingdom was:
      1. Mahmud Gawan
      2. Firuz Shah Bahmani
      3. Hasan Gangu
      4. Sultan Ahmad Shah
   4. The capital of the Bahmani Kingdom was at:
      1. Bidar
      2. Berar
      3. Golconda
      4. Bijapur
   5. The Charminar in Hyderabad was built by:
      1. Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah
      2. Muhammad Adil Shah II
      3. Krishnadeva Raya
      4. Tenali Rama
4. 4.

   Match the following.

   1. 1565	a. Portuguese traveller
   2. Gulbarga	b. Hasan Gangu
   3. Domingo Paes	c. Niktin
   4. Russian traveller	d. Battle of Talikota
   5. Alauddin Bahman Shah	e. Jama Masjid

    

5. 5.

   Who founded the Vijayanagara Kingdom?

6. 6.

   What was the position of women in the Vijayanagara Kingdom?