The Delhi Sultanat


  1. Which among the following commodities was exported on a large scale from Vijayanagar empire?









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    Pepper was exported on a large scale from Vijayanagar empire. Spices such as turmeric, pepper, cardamom and ginger grew in the remote Malnad hill region and were transported to the city for trade.

    Correct Option: C

    Pepper was exported on a large scale from Vijayanagar empire. Spices such as turmeric, pepper, cardamom and ginger grew in the remote Malnad hill region and were transported to the city for trade.


  1. Which one of the following places has been referred to by Arab travellers as the ''House of Gold''?









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    Multan has been referred by Arab travellers as the 'House of Gold' . During the early period Multan was known as the city of gold for its large and wealthy temples. The Sun temple, Suraj Mandir, was considered one of the largest and wealthiest temples in the entire sub-continent.Numerous historians have written about this extremely large Hindu temple that housed over 6,000 people within it.

    Correct Option: B

    Multan has been referred by Arab travellers as the 'House of Gold' . During the early period Multan was known as the city of gold for its large and wealthy temples. The Sun temple, Suraj Mandir, was considered one of the largest and wealthiest temples in the entire sub-continent.Numerous historians have written about this extremely large Hindu temple that housed over 6,000 people within it.



  1. What was the nationality of Marcopolo who visited India in the last decade of 13th century?









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    Italian

    Correct Option: C

    Italian


  1. Which one of the following was the first ruler of Vijayanagar to have employed Turkish bowmen?









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    Devaraya I

    Correct Option: D

    Devaraya I



  1. The term 'Amaram' in the Vijayanagar empire stood for









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    Military grants

    Correct Option: B

    Military grants