EASY
Earn 100

The founder of Vijaynagara kingdom was
(a)Harihara I
(b)Bukkaraya I
(c)Both (A) and (B)
(d)Krishnadevraya

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Important Questions on Towns, Traders and Craftspersons
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Who among the following is called 'Bhoja of Andhra'?

MEDIUM
Find out more about the architecture of Thanjavur and Hampi.

MEDIUM
Discuss the significance of Masulipatnam as a port town.

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Which city is fondly called the 'Manchester of the East'?

HARD
Why were seaports considered important?

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Kalamkari painting was associated with

HARD
Why was Masulipatnam famous?

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The Dutch established a settlement at _____[Masulipatnam/ Mangalore] in Andhra Pradesh.

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Why did the English and the Dutch decide to establish settlements in Masulipatnam?

MEDIUM
Surat has also been called the gateway to Mecca.

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The fort of Masulipatnam was built by the French.

EASY
_____ was a kind of silk dyed in natural colours.

EASY
Hampi was turned into ruins on account of

MEDIUM
Give reasons for the importance of Surat.

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Surat was an important trading port on the Bay of Bengal.

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The ruins of _____ reveal a well-fortified city of the Vijayanagara kingdom.

MEDIUM
What was 'Hundi'?

EASY
Why did people from distant lands visit Surat?

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Hampi was the capital of _____ [Vijaynagara/ Maratha] empire.

HARD
The ruins at Hampi reveal a well-fortified city where no mortar or cementing agent was used in the construction of these walls.

