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Which ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire is known for his patronage of literature, art, and architecture?
- a) Krishnadevaraya
- b) Devaraya II
- c) Bukka I
- d) Harihara I
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The Vijayanagara Empire was renowned for its architectural marvels, including the creation of which famous temple complex?
- a) Hampi
- b) Khajuraho
- c) Ellora
- d) Konark
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Which renowned Sanskrit poet and scholar flourished during the Vijayanagara Empire and authored the epic "Amuktamalyada"?
- a) Kalidasa
- b) Vidyaranya
- c) Tenali Ramakrishna
- d) Krishnadevaraya
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The Vijayanagara Empire is known for its contributions to which classical dance form of India?
- a) Kathak
- b) Bharatanatyam
- c) Odissi
- d) Kuchipudi
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Which musical treatise, authored by the Vijayanagara Emperor Krishnadevaraya, is considered a classic in Carnatic music?
- a) Sangita Ratnakara
- b) Natya Shastra
- c) Sangeet Makarand
- d) Sangeet Samhita
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Which famous festival, celebrated with great pomp and splendor, originated during the Vijayanagara Empire and is still observed in parts of South India?
- a) Diwali
- b) Pongal
- c) Hampi Utsav
- d) Dussehra
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Which renowned poet and scholar, often referred to as the "Kavi Ratna" (Gem among poets), served as the court poet of Krishnadevaraya?
- a) Kalidasa
- b) Tenali Ramakrishna
- c) Vidyaranya
- d) Annamacharya
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The Vijayanagara Empire is credited with the development of which traditional martial art form of South India?
- a) Kalaripayattu
- b) Silambam
- c) Gatka
- d) Kusti
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Which architectural feature, characterized by its tall, ornate entrance gateways, became emblematic of Vijayanagara architecture?
- a) Gopuram
- b) Minaret
- c) Stupa
- d) Dome
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Which famous festival, celebrated in honor of the deity Virupaksha, is held annually in the city of Hampi, once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire?
- a) Diwali
- b) Pongal
- c) Hampi Utsav
- d) Navratri
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The Vijayanagara Empire was a center of learning and scholarship, with the establishment of which famous educational institution?
- a) Nalanda University
- b) Vikramshila University
- c) Hampi University
- d) Sri Krishnadevaraya University
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Which famous Vijayanagara ruler was a great patron of Telugu literature and is believed to have authored the work "Amuktamalyada"?
- a) Krishnadevaraya
- b) Devaraya II
- c) Bukka I
- d) Harihara I
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The Vijayanagara Empire is known for its contributions to which Indian classical language, particularly in the field of literature?
- a) Sanskrit
- b) Tamil
- c) Telugu
- d) Kannada
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Which architectural style, characterized by its intricate carvings and massive monolithic structures, was popularized during the Vijayanagara Empire?
- a) Dravidian
- b) Mughal
- c) Indo-Islamic
- d) Gothic
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Which famous Vijayanagara king is known for his military prowess and successful campaigns against the Bahmani Sultanate?
- a) Krishnadevaraya
- b) Devaraya II
- c) Bukka I
- d) Harihara I
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The Vijayanagara Empire is credited with the development of which traditional performing art form, characterized by its elaborate costumes and intricate makeup?
- a) Kathakali
- b) Bharatanatyam
- c) Kuchipudi
- d) Yakshagana
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Which famous Vijayanagara ruler is associated with the construction of the iconic Vittala Temple, known for its musical pillars?
- a) Krishnadevaraya
- b) Devaraya II
- c) Bukka I
- d) Harihara I
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The Vijayanagara Empire was a hub of religious tolerance and cultural syncretism, with the patronage of which major religious traditions?
- a) Hinduism and Islam
- b) Hinduism and Christianity
- c) Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
- d) Hinduism and Sikhism
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Which famous festival, celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, gained prominence during the Vijayanagara Empire?
- a) Diwali
- b) Pongal
- c) Hampi Utsav
- d) Dussehra
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Which renowned poet-saint of the Bhakti movement composed devotional songs in praise of Lord Vishnu and was patronized by the Vijayanagara rulers?
- a) Kabir
- b) Tulsidas
- c) Surdas
- d) Purandara Dasa
