NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 7 An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara MCQs & PYQ

In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 7, titled "An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara", students delve into the history of the Vijayanagara Empire, its administrative and architectural achievements, and its legacy in shaping South Indian culture. The chapter discusses the rise of Vijayanagara as a political, economic, and cultural hub, with special emphasis on its grand architecture and urban planning.

This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 History Chapter 7 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara.

NCERT Class 12 History Chapters

NCERT Class 12 History Chapters
Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones - The Harappan Civilisation	Chapter 2: Kings, Farmers and Towns - Early States and Economies
Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies	Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings - Cultural Developments
Chapter 5 Through The Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society MCQs & PYQ	Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs & Devotional Text
Chapter 8: Peasants, Zamindars and The State - Agrarian Society	Chapter 9: Colonialism and The Countryside - Exploring Official Archives
Chapter 10: Rebels and The Raj - The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations	Chapter 11: Mahatma Gandhi and The Nationalist Movement
Chapter 12: Framing The Constitution - The Beginning of a New Era

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Class 12 History Chapter 7 MCQs

This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 History Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.

1- Why was Vijayanagar named as Hampi? Select the appropriate option from the following:

(a) This name was given by Krishnadeva Raya to Vijaynagar.

(b) This name was derived by Colin Mackenzie, an antiquarian.

(d) This name was devoted to Vithhla and Virupaksha deities.

2. Rearrange the following in chronological order and select the correct option from the following:

(i) The Saluva military commanders were replaced by the Tuluvas.

(ii) Rulers of Orissa were subdued by Krishnadeva Raya.

(iii) The Battle of Talikota routed out the Vijayanagara Empire.

(iv) Harihara and Bukka founded the Vijayanagara Empire.

Choose the correct option:

(a) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii) (b) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii) (c) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i) (d) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)

3. In which of the following places is the Brihadishvara temple situated?

(a) Bijapur (b) Belur (c) Vijayanagara (d) Thanjavur

4. According to epigraphic evidence, who among the following founded the Vijayanagara empire?

(a) Sultans of Deccan (b) Gajapati rulers of Orissa

5. Read the following statements:

I. Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation.

II. There was peace and prosperity in his empire.

III. He was credited with building some fine temples.

IV. He belonged to the Sangama dynasty.

Which of the above statements are related to Krishnadeva Raya?

(a) Only I (b) I, II and III (c) II, III and IV (d) I, III and IV

Class 12 History Chapter 7 Subjective Questions Without Solutions

This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 History Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.

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Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Colin Mackenzie

Born in 1754, Colin Mackenzie became famous as an engineer, surveyor and cartographer. In 1815 he was appointed the first Surveyor General of India, a post he held till his death in 1821. He embarked on collecting local histories and surveying historic sites in order to better understand India’s past and make governance of the colony easier. He says that ‘‘it struggled long under the miseries of bad management ... before the South came under the benign influence of the British government.’’ By studying Vijayanagara, Mackenzie believed that the East India Company could gain ‘‘much useful information on many of these institutions, laws and customs whose influence still prevails among the various Tribes of Natives forming the general mass of the population to this day.’’

(1) Who was Colin Mackenzie?

(2) How did Mackenzie try to rediscover the Vijayanagara Empire?

(3) How was the study of the Vijayanagara Empire useful to the East India Company?

(CBSE 2018, 7M)

Which dynasty did Krishnadeva Raya belong to? Mention any one of his expansion and consolidation policies.

(CBSE 2013, 2M)

Describe the relationship between the Sultans of Bijapur and Golconda with the Vijayanagara kings.

(CBSE 2023, 3M)

Describe the role of Rama Raya to bring about the ruin of Vijayanagara.

(CBSE 2023, 3M)

Analyse the main features of Amara-Nayaka System which was introduced in Vijayanagara Empire.

(CBSE 2019, 4M)

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Sub Areas of Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Chapter Name	Sub Topics
An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara	7.1 Introduction
	7.2 Founding of the Vijayanagara Empire
	7.3 Urban Planning and Architecture
	7.4 Cultural and Religious Developments
	7.5 Economic Significance
	7.6 Challenges and Decline
	7.7 Legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire

Review of NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 7

In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 7, "An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara," students explore the grandeur of one of India’s most remarkable empires. The chapter highlights the architectural brilliance, economic prosperity, and cultural significance of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Mastering this chapter is crucial for understanding the role of the Vijayanagara Empire in shaping South Indian history and culture. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can gain a deeper appreciation of this imperial legacy.