The famous temple town of Hampi, the historic heart of the Vijayanagara Empire, is situated on the banks of which southern river? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The famous temple town of Hampi, the historic heart of the Vijayanagara Empire, is situated on the banks of which southern river?
A. Krishna River
B. Tunghabhadra River
C. Kaveri River
D. Gadavari River
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The ruins of Hampi stand along the banks of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka, a natural barrier that protected the northern flank of the Vijayanagara capital.
Explanation:
Al-Biruni accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India and authored 'Kitab-ul-Hind' (or Tahqiq-i-Hind), providing an objective and comprehensive account of Indian culture, philosophy, and social structure.
Explanation:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced token currency in 1329-30, where copper coins were issued with face value equal to silver coins, but the experiment failed due to forgery.
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