Who was the guardian deity of the Vijayanagara Kingdom ? ( – Answer & Explanation | CUET Subject PYQ – Dubuddy

Who was the guardian deity of the Vijayanagara Kingdom ? 
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Virupaksha 
B
Vitthala 
C
Brahma 
D
Kartikeya
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Virupaksha 
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The Virupaksha deity is a form of Lord Shiva and was considered the guardian deity of the Vijayanagara Kingdom because the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire, particularly the Sangama dynasty and later dynasties, were devotees of Lord Virupaksha. The main temple dedicated to Lord Virupaksha is located in the city of Hampi, which was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. The rulers believed that the deity protected and watched over their kingdom, and they often sought blessings and guidance from Lord Virupaksha.

So ,the correct option is [1].

 


 

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