Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Vijayanagara?

1. Vijayanagra Empire was found in the 11th century.
2. The empire was routed out in 1565 and subsequently deserted.
3. The ruins of Hampi was brought to light by Colin Mackenzie.
4. Krishan Deva Raya found Vijayanagara.

Options

• ii and iv

• ii and iii

• i and iv

• iii and iv

Answer 1

ii and iii

ii. The empire was routed out in 1565 and subsequently deserted.
iii. The ruins of Hampi was brought to light by Colin Mackenzie.

Explanation:

Rama Raya, Vijayanagar's chief minister, led the empire to the catastrophic battle of Talikota in 1565, in which its army was crushed by the united forces of the Muslim nations of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda, and Vijayanagar was destroyed. Colin Mackenzie found the ruins of Hampi in 1800.