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Statewise GK · Q210

Andhra Pradesh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 210

Q210

The commander in chief of the Vijayanagar armed forces was known as:

A.
Senapathi
B.
Amatya
C.
Danda Nayaka
Answer
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The commander in chief of the Vijayanagar armed forces was known as Danda Nayaka. The empire was divided into five main provinces (Rajya), each under a commander (Dandanayaka or Dandanatha) and headed by a governor, often from the royal family, who used the native language for administrative purposes.