Question

What was the period of rule of the Sangam dynasty ?
A. 1336-1485
B. 1320-1435
C. 1340-1480
D. 1360-1490

Answer 1

Hint:Sangam dynasty was an Indian dynasty found in the 14th century by two brothers Hari hara and Bukka Raya of the Vijaynagar empire. The foundation of this dynasty was held in 1336 with the foundation of Vijayanagar.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.

1336-1485: It was started with Harihara I in 1336 and was declined with Praudha Raya in 1485. Therefore, this is the correct option.

1320-1435: As stated in the hint, the sangam dynasty was founded in 1336. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

1340-1480: As stated in the hint, the sangam dynasty was founded in 1336. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

1360-1490: As stated in the hint, the sangam dynasty was founded in 1336. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:The father of Harihara I and Bukka Raya was taken a prisoner by Muhammad bin tughlaq in 1327. Therefore , both the brothers decided and led the foundation of the sangam dynasty.
It was pioneered by Harihara I between 1336–1356 followed by Bukka Raya between 1356–1377 followed by Harihara Raya II between 1377–1404 followed by Virupaksha Raya between 1404–1405 followed by Bukka Raya II between 1405–1406 followed by Deva Raya I between 1406–1422 followed by Ramachandra Raya in 1422 followed by Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya between 1422–1424 followed by Deva Raya II between 1424–1446 followed by Mallikarjuna Raya between 1446–1465 followed by Virupaksha Raya II between 1465–1485 followed by Praudha Raya in 1485.