Q210
The commander in chief of the Vijayanagar armed forces was known as:
A.
Senapathi
B.
Amatya
C.
Danda Nayaka
AnswerD.
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.