Which dynasty did Krishnadeva Raya belong to? Mention any one of his expansion and consolidation policies.
Mention some features of the temple complexes in Vijayanagara.
Mention two features about the location of the city of VIjayanagara.
State some characteristics of Krishnadeva Raya’s rule.
Describe the significance of temple building at the centre of Vijayanagara.
What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of enclosing agricultural land within the fortified area of the city?
What are the architectural traditions that inspired the architects of Vijayanagara? How did they transform these traditions?
Highlight the contribution of Krishnadeva Raya in the expansion of Vijayanagara empire.
The Mahanavami dibba in the royal centre of Vijayanagara has been assigned name on the basis of its form of building as well as functions. Elaborate.
How were the resources of the Vijayanagara empire developed? Give reasons.
Why did the imperial power of Vijayanagara decline after the death of Krishnadeva Raya?
Vijayanagara was characterised by a distinct building style. Support the statement.
The Amara-Nayaka system was the major political innovation of the Vijayanagara empire. Elaborate.
The rulers of Vijayanagara innovated and developed new traditions in the Virupaksha temple. Elaborate.
