Consider the following statements regarding the ruling dynasties of the Vijayanagara Empire: 1. The Sangama dynasty was the first dynasty to exercise control over the empire. 2. The Tuluva dynasty was replaced by the Saluva dynasty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct option is 1 only Explanation The Vijayanagara Empire, established in 1336 CE, was ruled by four distinct dynasties in chronological succession: the Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, and Aravidu dynasties. Understanding the correct sequence of these ruling families is essential for the political history of the empire. Statement-wise Analysis: - Statement 1 is Correct: The Sangama dynasty was the first dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. It was founded by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I in 1336 CE. They laid the foundation of the empire on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. - Statement 2 is Incorrect: The chronological order of the dynasties is Sangama → Saluva → Tuluva → Aravidu. The Saluva dynasty (founded by Saluva Narasimha) replaced the Sangama dynasty. Subsequently, the Tuluva dynasty (founded by Vira Narasimha) replaced the Saluva dynasty. Therefore, the Tuluva dynasty succeeded the Saluva dynasty, not the other way around. Key Takeaway: The chronological sequence of the Vijayanagara dynasties is Sangama (1336-1485), Saluva (1485-1505), Tuluva (1505-1570), and Aravidu (1570-1646).

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Consider the following statements regarding the ruling dynasties of the Vijayanagara Empire:

The Sangama dynasty was the first dynasty to exercise control over the empire.
The Tuluva dynasty was replaced by the Saluva dynasty.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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From NCERT Themes in Indian History - 2 · Page 173

Options

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is

1 only

Explanation

The Vijayanagara Empire, established in 1336 CE, was ruled by four distinct dynasties in chronological succession: the Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, and Aravidu dynasties. Understanding the correct sequence of these ruling families is essential for the political history of the empire.

Statement-wise Analysis:

Statement 1 is Correct: The Sangama dynasty was the first dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. It was founded by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I in 1336 CE. They laid the foundation of the empire on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The chronological order of the dynasties is Sangama → Saluva → Tuluva → Aravidu. The Saluva dynasty (founded by Saluva Narasimha) replaced the Sangama dynasty. Subsequently, the Tuluva dynasty (founded by Vira Narasimha) replaced the Saluva dynasty. Therefore, the Tuluva dynasty succeeded the Saluva dynasty, not the other way around.

Key Takeaway:
The chronological sequence of the Vijayanagara dynasties is Sangama (1336-1485), Saluva (1485-1505), Tuluva (1505-1570), and Aravidu (1570-1646).

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