Question

Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the Vijayanagara kingdom?

1. The Vijayanagara kings maintained a complete separation between religion and administration.

2. Land revenue was the main source of income.

3. Administration of the villages was carried out through hereditary officers.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Only 1

The correct answer is Only 1. 

• Most facts and figures on the social life in the empire come from the writings of foreign visitors and evidence that research teams in the Vijayanagara area have uncovered.
• The Hindu caste system was prevalent. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
• The main origin of income of the Vijayanagar empire was land revenue and its administration was under a department called Athavane.
• The land was divided into three parts for purposes of assessment wetland, dry land, orchards, and woods. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• For the intention of administration, the empire was categorized into 6 provinces.
• A province was known as Prant, or Rajya.
• Each province came under a viceroy or Nayak who was either a member of the royal family or influential noble of the state.
• Viceroy enjoyed civil, military, and judiciary powers among the province.
• They were required to submit a regular account of the income and expenditure to the central government. Hence statement 3 is correct.