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Medieval India question from JKAS Prelims, 2023 by JKPSC

Consider the following statements regards Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms,
1. The rulers of the Vijayanagara kingdom and Bahmani sultans had a matrimonial alliance.
2. Vijayanagara rulers inducted Muslims into their armies.

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Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Matrimonial Alliances (Statement 1 is Correct):
Despite the frequent wars, there were instances of matrimonial diplomacy. A famous example occurred during the reign of Deva Raya I (Vijayanagara), who, after a conflict with Feroz Shah Bahmani, gave his daughter in marriage to the Sultan to secure peace. This was a rare but significant event that showed political pragmatism over religious differences.

Muslims in the Vijayanagara Army (Statement 2 is Correct):
Recognizing the superior archery and cavalry skills of the Central Asian and Persian soldiers, the Vijayanagara kings actively recruited Muslims.

Deva Raya II was particularly known for inducting about 2,000 skilled Muslim archers into his army.

He even provided them with land (jagirs) and built a mosque for them in the capital city, Hampi, to ensure their loyalty. This practice continued under later rulers like Aliya Rama Raya.
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