2021 · Q87
Which of the following statements about Amaranayakas of Vijayanagara are correct?
- 1The Amaranayakas were military commanders who were given territories to govern by the Raya.
- 2In lieu of their service and also to maintain their contingents, they were paid in cash.
- 3They maintained stipulated contingents and elephants.
- 4They used to send tribute to the king annually and personally appeared in the royal court with gifts to express their loyalty.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
history-of-indiavijayanagara-mughals-marathas
- A1, 2 and 3 only
- B1, 3 and 4 only
- C2 and 4 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct: the amaranayakas were military commanders granted territories by the Raya, they maintained stipulated contingents and elephants, and they sent annual tribute and appeared personally at the royal court. Statement 2 is incorrect: they were remunerated through land and revenue assignments, not cash salaries. Hence 1, 3 and 4 only is the correct combination.