Question

What was the important reason for the fall of Vijayanagar Kingdom?
A. Attack of combined army of Bijapur,Golconda, Ahmednagar.
B. Internal instability and weakness of the princes.
C. Mophla’s rebellion
D. Economic bankruptcy

Answer 1

Hint: The Vijayanagar kingdom existed in the Deccan plateau in Southern India. It was founded in 1336. It lasted for around three hundred years. Harihara I and Bukka Raya who were two brothers founded this kingdom. The capital of Vijayanagar is Hampi which today is in Karnataka. The name Vijayanagar means the ‘city of victory’. Vijayanagar was the first Indian state to have achieved cultural and political unity. The administration of the kingdom had a high degree of centralisation. The Vijayanagar empire had four castes: Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishays and the Shudras. A large number of women worked in the palaces as domestic workers, palanquin bearers and dancers. Although the rulers were mainly from Hindu religion, they were more or less tolerant towards other religions.

Complete step by step answer: The Vijayanagara was a Hindu kingdom and spread through parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala. The Kingdom was established in order to rebel against the rule of the Tughlaqs in the Deccan. During the rule of Rama Raya, the combined army of Bijapur,Golconda and Ahmednagar attacked the Vijayanagar kingdom which led to its downfall. Rama Raya was killed in the attack.
Option ‘A’ is the correct answer.

Note: Foreign travellers left marvellous accounts of the kingdom. The kingdom was a luxurious one. Materials for dress included cotton and silk. The people used ornaments, flowers and perfumes. The forms of entertainment pursued in the kingdom were cock fighting, wrestling, dancing, music and gambling. However slavery was also prevalent in the Vijayanagar empire. The position of women in Vijayanagar kingdom was not good.