Which of the following was a famous center of learning in medieval India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following was a famous center of learning in medieval India?
A. Vikramshila
B. All of the above
C. Nalanda
D. Valabhi
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
All three were prominent centers of Buddhist learning in the medieval period, though Nalanda declined earlier.

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Question #1 Report Error
The famous historical work 'Vikramankadevacharita' was written in which classic language of the medieval Indian courts?
A. Sanskrit
B. Apabhramsha
C. Prakrit
D. Old Kannada

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The 'Vikramankadevacharita' was written by Bilhana in elegant Sanskrit verse, a style popular among early medieval courts for recording royal biographies.

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Question #2 Report Error
The 'Vijayanagara' empire's famous ruler Krishnadeva Raya was of which dynasty?
A. Tuluva
B. Aravidu
C. Saluva
D. Sangama

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Tuluva dynasty.

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Question #3 Report Error
The famous battle of Talikota (1565), which led to the decisive downfall of the Vijayanagara Empire, was fought against the joint forces of which confederacy?
A. Deccan Sultanates
B. The Gajapatis
C. The Mughals
D. The Zamorins

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Battle of Talikota (also known as Rakshasi-Tangadi) was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire (under Rama Raya) and the combined alliance of the Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda, and Bidar).

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