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Q126 (NDA-II/2024) History & Culture › Medieval India Official Key

Vijayanagara rulers claimed that they were ruling on behalf of

Explanation

The rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire established their political legitimacy by claiming to rule as representatives or deputies of the deity Shri Virupaksha, a form of Lord Shiva. This practice was a hallmark of their kingship and administrative tradition.

  • Royal Edicts: All official royal orders and inscriptions were traditionally signed in the name of 'Shri Virupaksha', usually in the Kannada script, rather than the king's personal name.
  • Guardian Deity: Lord Virupaksha was the patron and guardian deity of the kingdom, with his primary temple located at the capital, Hampi.
  • Divine Sanction: By ruling on behalf of the deity, the kings sought divine sanction for their authority. Even when later dynasties (like the Tuluvas) showed personal devotion to Vaishnavite deities like Lord Venkateshwara, the official state-level symbolic headship remained with Shri Virupaksha.
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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CAPF · 2013 · Q74 Relevance score: 5.77

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CDS-I · 2016 · Q92 Relevance score: 5.08

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CDS-II · 2010 · Q50 Relevance score: 0.02

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