CAPF 2014

South Indian Imperial History

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

The ruling dynasties Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva were associated with:

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept South Indian history from the 14th to 16th centuries is dominated by a single massive empire that saw four distinct dynastic shifts. These dynasties maintained the empire's continuity despite internal coups.

Explanation The Sangama, Saluva, and Tuluva dynasties (along with the later Aravidu) all ruled the Vijayanagara Empire. The empire was founded in 1336 and reached its peak under the Tuluva ruler Krishnadeva Raya.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Warangal was the seat of the Kakatiyas, while Kashmir and Bengal were northern sultanates with entirely different ruling lineages.
Logic 2: The shift from Sangama to Saluva and Tuluva represents the 'Military Usurpations' that kept the empire strong against Bahmani threats.

Active Recall

Question

What common threat did all these dynasties face?

Answer

They all fought a continuous, multi-generational war with the Deccan Sultanates (formerly Bahmanis) for control of the Raichur Doab.

Core Insight

The dynastic name changes in Vijayanagara usually occurred when a powerful general overthrew a weak king to save the empire from collapse.