Question : The strategic location of Vijayanagar's forts was crucial for:

Option 1: Trade routes

Option 2: Religious pilgrimages

Option 3: Agricultural development

Option 4: Military defense

Question : The analysis of Hampi's temples by historians helps in understanding:

Option 1: The economic system of the Vijayanagar Empire

Option 2: The religious practices of the time

Option 3: The social structure of the Vijayanagar society

Option 4: The architectural techniques of the period

Question : Historians have used inscriptions found in Hampi to:

Option 1: Decode ancient languages

Option 2: Understand the religious practices of the Vijayanagar Empire

Option 3: Trace the lineage of Vijayanagar rulers

Option 4: Study the architectural styles of the period

Question : The forts of Vijayanagar were characterized by:

Option 1: Moats and drawbridges

Option 2: High walls and watchtowers

Option 3: Underground tunnels

Option 4: Wooden palisades

Question : The primary function of the watchtowers in Vijayanagar forts was for:

Option 1: Storing weapons

Option 2: Housing soldiers

Option 3: Surveillance and defense

Option 4: Religious ceremonies