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Q: While historians use the term Vijayanagara Empire and contemporaries of this empire described it as the _________.
  • A. Kerala
  • B. Andhra Pradesh
  • C. Karnataka
  • D. Tamilnadu
Correct Answer: Option C - The contemporaries of the Vijayanagara Empire referred to it as the “Karnataka Samrajyamu.” This term accurately reflects the fact that the empire was located in the region of Karnataka in South India. The term ”Vijayanagara Empire” was coined by historians in later years, and is now the more commonly used name for this historical period.
C. The contemporaries of the Vijayanagara Empire referred to it as the “Karnataka Samrajyamu.” This term accurately reflects the fact that the empire was located in the region of Karnataka in South India. The term ”Vijayanagara Empire” was coined by historians in later years, and is now the more commonly used name for this historical period.

Explanations:

The contemporaries of the Vijayanagara Empire referred to it as the “Karnataka Samrajyamu.” This term accurately reflects the fact that the empire was located in the region of Karnataka in South India. The term ”Vijayanagara Empire” was coined by historians in later years, and is now the more commonly used name for this historical period.