The Vijayanagara Empire Quiz: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizHampi, Krishnadevaraya and the fall at Talikota: a mixed quiz on the last great Hindu empire of the south. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: 1336-1646. Region: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Founding of Vijayanagara: The brothers founded the kingdom on the Tungabhadra in 1336.
- Krishnadevaraya: Krishnadevaraya defeated Bijapur and Orissa.
- Penukonda: Penukonda became the capital under Aravidu rulers after Hampi was sacked in 1565.
- Battle of Talikota: Rama Raya was killed and Hampi was plundered for months.
- Abdur Razzaq: Abdur Razzaq visited Calicut and Vijayanagara in 1442-43.
Quick answers
What should I know about Founding of Vijayanagara? The brothers founded the kingdom on the Tungabhadra in 1336.
What should I know about Krishnadevaraya? Krishnadevaraya defeated Bijapur and Orissa.
What should I know about Penukonda? Penukonda became the capital under Aravidu rulers after Hampi was sacked in 1565.
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