Class 12 · History · CBSE Board · 2016–2025

An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara — Class 12 History PYQs

34 questions from this chapter, asked in 8 Class 12 exams between 2016–2025 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.

34questions

8Class 12 exams

2016–2025years covered

Questions asked per year

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Practice questions first 10 of 34 — free

Q1MCQ2025

Answer Logic

Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option :
I. Battle of Talikota
II. Establishment of Nagalpuram
III. Formation of Kamalpuram Tank
IV. Emergence of the Sultanate of Golconda
Options :

(A)I, II, III, IV

(B)II, III, IV, I

(C)III, II, IV, I

(D)IV, I, III, II

Q2MCQ2025

Answer Logic

Which of the following statements regarding Colonel Colin Mackenzie are correct ? Choose the correct option :
I. The ruins of Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by him.
II. He was an official of East India Company.
III. He prepared the first survey maps of the site.
IV. He received information of Vijayanagara empire from the Duarte Barbosa.
Options :

(A)I, II and III

(B)II, III and IV

(C)I, III and IV

(D)I, II and IV

Q3MCQ2025

Answer Logic

(A)Analyse the causes that led to the ruin of Vijayanagara empire. OR

(B)Analyse why was Amaranayaka system considered as a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara empire.

Q4MCQ2025

Answer Logic

(A)Analyse the causes of decline of Vijayanagara empire. OR

(B)Analyse the significance of water resources of the Vijayanagara empire.

Q5MCQ2025

Answer Logic

(A)Analyse the role of Krishnadev Rai in the Vijayanagara. OR

(B)Analyse the importance of Mahanavami Dibba in the Vijayanagara empire.

Q6MCQ2025

Answer Logic

(A)Analyse the role of Amara-nayakas in the Vijayanagara empire. OR

(B)Analyse the factors that led the rulers of the Vijayanagara empire to choose the site of Vijayanagara as their capital.

Q72024

Answer Logic

Explain the water resource management of Vijayanagara empire with examples.

Q8MCQ2024

Answer Logic

Which one of the following was the main factor that led to the decline of the Vijayanagara empire ?

(A)Internal conflicts and alliance with the Sultanates against Vijayanagara.

(B)Defeat of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar and Golconda in Talikota.

(C)Heavy decline in trade and economy of the Vijayanagara empire.

(D)Invasion of Portuguese and French on Vijayanagara.

Q9MCQ2024

Answer Logic

(A)Analyse the role of Krishnadeva Raya as the ruler of Vijayanagara empire. OR

(B)Examine the 'Amara-nayaka system' in the military and administrative structure of the Vijayanagara empire.

Q10MCQ2024

Answer Logic

Which of the following empires was called "Karnataka Samrajyamu" ?

(A)Chera

(B)Pallava

(C)Chola

(D)Vijayanagara

Why practise An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara PYQs?

An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara has appeared in 8 Class 12 History exams we track between 2016–2025. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara — Class 12 History PYQs

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