11. Who among the following was the author of Mahantaka Sudhandhi?
[A] Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya-I
[C] Devaraya-II
[D] Ramaraya
Answer: C [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Mahantaka Sudhandhi is a Sanskrit work written by Devaraya-II of Sangama dynasty.
12. Consider the following statements about Palakuri Somanatha:
- He introduced a new trend of using both Telugu & Sanskrit depending on their camion usage by the people
- He was the author of Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra
Select the correct option from the codes given below
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer: C [Both 1 & 2 are correct]
13. During whose reign British ship Globe arrived to Machilipatnam?
[A] Quli Qutub-Shah
[B] Ibrahim
[C] Abdullah Qutb Shah
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [Quli Qutub-Shah]
Notes:
An important event during the reign of Quli-Qutub Shah was the arrival of British ship Globe to Machilipatnam, the internationally famous fort of Golconda kingdom in Jan 1611
14. Who among the following composed Gazals and Rubias under the pen name “Zil-ul-lah”?
[A] Muhammad Qutub Shah
[B] Abdullah Qutb Shah
[C] Abdul Hasan
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [Muhammad Qutub Shah ]
Notes:
Muhammad Qutub Shah composed Gazals and Rubias under the pen name “Zil-ul-lah”.
15. Bhogini Dandakam was written by:
[A] Pothana
[B] Srinataha
[C] Nannaya
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [Pothana]
16. “Andhraesadiswara” is the title of:
[A] Prolaya Nayaka
[B] Kapaya Nayaka
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] Kumaragiri Reddi
Answer: B [Kapaya Nayaka ]
Notes:
In 1336 Kapaya Nayaka attacked Warangal and expelled Malik Maqbul, the Muslim governor of the place fled to Delhi. On capturing Warangal Kapaya Nayaka took the titles of “Andhraesadiswara” and “Andhra Suratrana”
17. Who among the following was the author of Sabdharatnakaram?
[A] Vamanabhtta
[B] Srinatha
[C] Peda Komati Vema Reddi
[D] Kandukuri Rudrakavi
Answer: A [Vamanabhtta]
Notes:
Sabdharatnakaram was written by Vamanabhatta. He is the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi..
18. Which among the following inscription is related to Peda Komati Vema Reddi?
[A] Mallavaram inscription
[B] Rekapalli inscription
[C] Guntupalli inscription
[D] Bezwada inscription
Answer: A [Mallavaram inscription ]
Notes:
Mallavaram inscription is related to Peda Komati Vema Reddi.
19. The Kingdom of Golconda was occupied by Aurangzeb in the year:
[A] 1680
[B] 1685
[C] 1687
[D] 1690
Answer: C [1687]
Notes:
The Kingdom of Golconda was occupied by Aurangzeb in the year 1687. With this large part of Coastal Andhra became part of Mughal Empire.
20. In which year Battle of Padmanabham took place?
[A] 1790
[B] 1794
[C] 1800
[D] 1802
Answer: B [1794]
Notes:
Battle of Padmanabham was a battle between Rajah of Vijayanagaram and British.