statements is not true about the Vijayanagar Empire

1.Which of the following statements is not true about the Vijayanagar Empire?

i) Sea Trade was ignored

ii) The Famous Persian Ambassador Abdur Razzaq was invited by Devarayar II

iii) Vijayanagar Kingdom was founded by Harihara I

The chief minister was known as the Dalavay

  1. (ii) and (iv)
  2. (i) and (ii)
  3. (ii) and (iii)
  4. (i) and (iv)

EXPLANATION

i) Sea Trade was ignored

❌ Not True

  • The Vijayanagar Empire actively engaged in sea trade, especially through ports on the west coast (like Bhatkal, Mangalore) and east coast (like Nagapattinam, Machilipatnam).

  • They had flourishing trade with Arab, Persian, Chinese, and European merchants.

  • So, saying “sea trade was ignored” is factually incorrect.

ii) The Famous Persian Ambassador Abdur Razzaq was invited by Devaraya II

✅ True

  • Abdur Razzaq, a Persian ambassador, visited Vijayanagar in 1443 CE, during the reign of Devaraya II.

  • His writings provide valuable foreign accounts of the empire’s wealth and grandeur.

iii) Vijayanagar Kingdom was founded by Harihara I

✅ True

  • The Vijayanagar Empire was founded in 1336 CE by Harihara I (also known as Hakka) and his brother Bukka Raya I.

  • So, this statement is correct.

iv) The chief minister was known as the Dalavay

❌ Not True

  • In the Vijayanagar administrative setup:

    • Dalavay (or Dalavayi) referred to the commander-in-chief of the army.

    • The chief minister was known as Mahapradhani or Amatya.

  • Therefore, saying the “chief minister was called Dalavay” is incorrect.

 Summary:

Statement True/Not True
i) ❌ Not True
ii) ✅ True
iii) ✅ True
iv) ❌ Not True

✅ Correct Answer: (i) and (iv)

These two statements are not true about the Vijayanagar Empire.

Statements is not  true about the Vijayanagar Empire