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[#141] Which of the following cities was founded by Krishnadevaraya?
Correct Answer

(B) Nagalpura

Explanation

Solution: The ruler of Tuluva dynasty, Sri Krishnadevaraya founded the town Nagalapur (near Vijayanagar) in the memory of his mother Nagala Devi and built tanks, temples, gopurams, etc. in various parts of the empire. He was known as Andhara Bhoja or Abhinav Bhoja.

[#142] Which Rashtrakuta ruler built the famous Kailash temple of Shiva at Ellora?
Correct Answer

(C) Krishna-I

Explanation

Solution: The Kailasa temple (Cave 16) is one of the 34 cave temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. Its construction is generally attributed to the eighth century Rashtrakuta king Krishna I ( r . c. 756 – 773)

[#143] The Vijaynagar ruler Krishna Dev Raya's work 'Amuktamalayada' was written in which language?
Correct Answer

(D) Telugu

Explanation

Solution: Krishnadevaraya was the king of the Vijayanagara Empire reigning between 1509–1530. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty, and presided over the Vijaynagar empire at its zenith. He wrote famous book Amuktamalayada in Telugu language. He earned the title of 'Kanvada Rajya Rama Ramana, Andhra bhoj'.

[#144] What is 'Patriarchal Society'?
Correct Answer

(B) System that values men more than women

Explanation

Solution: A patriarchal social system can be defined as a system where men are in authority over women in all aspects of society. In modern American culture and society, the idea of patriarchy is not as accepted or practiced as it once was decades ago.

[#145] What was Hampi known for?
Correct Answer

(D) It was the capital of Vijayanagar

Explanation

Solution: It grew into one of the famed Hindu empires of South India that ruled for over 200 years. The Vijayanagara Empire built its capital around Hampi, calling it Vijayanagara. They expanded the infrastructure and temples. Modern Hampi(Karnataka) was the Capital of Vijaynagar Dynasty.