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    Consider the following statements

    1. The kingdom of Vijayanagar was founded by Krishnadeva Raya.
    2. The Vijaynagar Empire was divided into different administrative units called Mandalams.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 only

    Correct Answer

    Both

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:

    Vijaynagar Empire

    The kingdom of Vijayanagar was founded by Harihara and Bukka of the Sangama dynasty. Vijayanagar Empire was ruled by four important dynasties and they are:

    • Sangama
    • Saluva
    • Tuluva
    • Aravidu

    The most famous king of the Vijayanagara Empire was Krishnadeva Raya. 

    • Krishnadeva Raya encouraged trade with the western countries. 
    • He had a cordial relationship with the Portuguese who had at that time established trade centres on the west coast of India.
    • He composed a work on statecraft in Telugu known as the Amuktamalyada.

    The administration under the Vijayanagar Empire was well organized. 

    • The king enjoyed absolute authority in executive, judicial and legislative matters. He was the highest court of appeal. 
    • The succession to the throne was on the principle of hereditary. 
    • The king was assisted by a council of ministers in his day to day administration. 
    • The Empire was divided into different administrative units called Mandalams, Nadus, sthalas and finally into gramas. 
    • The governor of Mandalam was called Mandaleswara or Nayak. 
    • Vijayanagar rulers gave full powers to the local authorities in the administration.

    Hence only statement 2nd is correct.


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