43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999

Vijayanagara's External Conflicts

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

With whom the king of Vijayanagara, Krishnadeva Raya fought the battle of Golconda?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: A

Concept Krishnadeva Raya's reign was defined by his successful military campaigns against the Deccan Sultanates. The Battle of Golconda was a key part of his effort to maintain dominance in the North Deccan.

Explanation Krishnadeva Raya fought and defeated Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda. Under the leadership of his Prime Minister Timmarusu, the Vijayanagara forces secured a victory that prevented Golconda from expanding into Vijayanagara territory.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Quli Qutb Shah was the contemporary ruler of Golconda during the peak of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Logic 2: While he also fought the Adil Shahis (Bijapur) and Gajapatis (Odisha), the specific battle at Golconda involved the Qutb Shahi forces.

Active Recall

Question

Who was Timmarusu?

Answer

He was the wise Prime Minister (Pradhani) of Krishnadeva Raya who played a major role in the empire's military strategies.

Core Insight

Krishnadeva Raya’s victories over rulers like Quli Qutb Shah ensured that Vijayanagara remained the supreme power in South India for the first half of the 16th century.