Which of the following statements about the Vijayanagara Empire is / are true? 1. The kings claimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha 2. Rulers used the title Hindu Suratrana to indicate their close links with Gods 3. All royal orders were signed in

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Q: 93 (CDS-I/2016)

Which of the following statements about the Vijayanagara Empire is / are true?
1. The kings claimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha
2. Rulers used the title “Hindu Suratrana” to indicate their close links with Gods
3. All royal orders were signed in Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil
4. Royal portrait sculpture was now displayed in temples
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History

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 4, which means that statements 1, 2, and 4 are true.

1. The kings of the Vijayanagara Empire claimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha. This demonstrates the close relationship between the rulers and the religious belief system of the empire. They saw themselves as divine representatives on earth.

2. The title "Hindu Suratrana" was used by the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire to indicate their close links with the gods. This further emphasizes the religious and divine aspect of their rule.

3. Statement 3 is incorrect. All royal orders were not signed in Kannada, Sanskrit, and Tamil. The official language of the Vijayanagara Empire was Kannada, but Sanskrit was also used for religious and administrative purposes. Tamil was not used as extensively.

4. Royal portrait sculpture was indeed displayed in temples during the Vijayanagara Empire. This was a way to showcase the power and authority of the rulers and also honor them as divine figures.

In conclusion, the Vijayanagara Empire had a strong religious element in its rule, with the kings claiming to rule on behalf of a god, using titles to indicate their close links with the gods, and displaying royal portrait