Hampi was the capital of which empire? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Hampi was the capital of which empire?
A. Pandya
B. Hoysala
C. Chola
D. Vijayanagara
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Hampi was the glorious capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, which flourished from the 14th to 16th centuries and is now a UNESCO site.

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The famous 'Kanheri Caves', consisting of 109 rock-cut Buddhist shrines dating from the 1st century BCE, are located inside which National Park?
A. Gugamal National Park
B. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
C. Tadoba National Park
D. Pench National Park

Correct Answer: Option B


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B. A series of continuous open stepwells
C. A deep water moat filled with crocodiles
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Correct Answer: Option D


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