Q. In the Vijayanagara kingdom, the provincial governors who did not belong to the royal family but were appointed on merit were generally known as
(a) Dalavays
(b) Dandanayakas
(c) Amaranayakas
(d) Upapradhani
Ans: (c) Amaranayakas
Explanation: In the Vijayanagara kingdom, the provincial governors who did not belong to the royal family but were appointed on merit were generally known as (c) Amaranayakas. The Amaranayakas were administrators and governors of the various provinces or regions within the Vijayanagara Empire. They were appointed based on their abilities, skills, and administrative capabilities rather than their lineage or royal status. The Amaranayakas played a crucial role in the governance and administration of the empire, effectively managing the provinces under their authority.
