Question

Imagine you are analysing a historical document from the Vijayanagar Empire. Which of the following documents would be most helpful in understanding the relationship between the empire and religious institutions?

विकल्प

• A military chronicle detailing the conquests of a Vijayanagar rulers.

• A record of diplomatic exchanges with traders and foreign ambassadors.

• A legal code outlining the rights and responsibilities of urban classes.

• An imperial decree granting land or privileges to a sacred organization.

Answer 1

An imperial decree granting land or privileges to a sacred organization.

Explanation:

Such decrees directly reveal how the Vijayanagar empire supported and interacted with religious institutions, often granting them land and privileges to secure spiritual and political alliances. This type of document sheds light on the empire's patronage practices and the role of religion in its governance.