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NDA 2 2024 GAT, question 126

Topic: History

Q126

Vijayanagara rulers claimed that they were ruling on behalf of

  1. (a) Lord Murugan
  2. (b) Lord Venkateshwara
  3. (c) Shri VirupakshaCorrect answer
  4. (d) Shri Vallabha

Solution.

Answer: (c) Shri Virupaksha

  1. Vijayanagara rulers claimed to govern on behalf of Shri Virupaksha, a form of Shiva.
  2. The Virupaksha temple at Hampi was central to this royal and religious association.