What does 'Hindu Suratrana' literally mean?

It is a Sanskritization of 'Hindu Sultan,' signaling the king's authority in a world where the title Sultan was a supreme symbol of power.

Sacral Kingship in Vijayanagara

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which of the following statements about Vijayanagara is/are true? 1. Kings ruled on behalf of God Virupaksha. 2. Rulers used title 'Hindu Suratrana'. 3. Orders were signed in Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil. 4. Royal portrait sculptures were displayed in temples.

Vijayanagara kings ruled as agents of the deity Virupaksha and adopted the title 'Hindu Suratrana'. They also popularized the practice of placing royal portrait sculptures in temples to showcase their patronage.

Exam Year

2016

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ID: MED_VIJ_2016_139 Ref: K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, A History of South India

Which of the following statements about Vijayanagara is/are true?
1. Kings ruled on behalf of God Virupaksha.
2. Rulers used title 'Hindu Suratrana'.
3. Orders were signed in Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil.
4. Royal portrait sculptures were displayed in temples.

Which of the following statements about Vijayanagara is/are true?1. Kings ruled on behalf of God Virupaksha.2. Rulers used title 'Hindu Suratrana'.3. Orders were signed in Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil.4. Royal portrait sculptures were displayed in temples.

Which of the following statements about Vijayanagara is/are true?
1. Kings ruled on behalf of God Virupaksha.
2. Rulers used title 'Hindu Suratrana'.
3. Orders were signed in Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil.
4. Royal portrait sculptures were displayed in temples.