Medieval South Indian History

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With reference to the Vijayanagar Empire of medieval India, consider the following pairs :

Term Associated rulers

1. Gajapati : Rulers of Orissa

2. Ashvapati : Rayas of Vijayanagara

3. Narapati : Sultans of Deccan

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Only one pair

Only two pairs

All three pairs

None of the pairs

Pair 1 is correct: Gajapati literally means lord of elephants.
This was the name of a ruling lineage that was very powerful in Orissa in the fifteenth century.
The Gajapati dynasty, under leaders like Kapilendra Deva, played a significant role in the history of Odisha during that period.
Pair 2 is incorrect: In the popular traditions of Vijayanagara, the Deccan Sultans are termed as ashvapati, or lords of horses.
This term likely symbolised the military might and equestrian skills of the Deccan Sultans, who were often engaged in conflicts and wars with the Vijayanagara Empire.
Pair 3 is incorrect: In the context of the Vijayanagara Empire, the rulers, who were known as the Rayas, were sometimes referred to as "narapati," which means "lord of men" in Sanskrit.
This title reflects their role as the sovereigns or kings of the empire, symbolising their authority and leadership over their subjects.