Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Vijayanagara Empire?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Vijayanagara Empire?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is C 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The nayankara system was an important characteristic of the Vijayanagar political organization. The military chiefs or warriors held the title of nayaka or amaranayaka. Under this system, the king was regarded as the owner of the soil and he distributed lands to his dependents, who were called the Nayaks.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Amaram was a territory with fixed revenue that was given to Military chiefs called Nayaks who had to maintain a fixed number of horses, elephants, and foot soldiers for the service of the state.
Statement 3 is correct: Pagodas and Varahas were Gold coins issued in the Vijayanagar Empire.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The nayankara system was an important characteristic of the Vijayanagar political organization. The military chiefs or warriors held the title of nayaka or amaranayaka. Under this system, the king was regarded as the owner of the soil and he distributed lands to his dependents, who were called the Nayaks.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Amaram was a territory with fixed revenue that was given to Military chiefs called Nayaks who had to maintain a fixed number of horses, elephants, and foot soldiers for the service of the state.
Statement 3 is correct: Pagodas and Varahas were Gold coins issued in the Vijayanagar Empire.
