Vijayanagara Empire and Ramkrishna Mission

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Which dynasty was responsible for the establishment of the Vijayanagara kingdom?

Sangam dynasty (correct)
Pandya dynasty
Maurya dynasty
Chola dynasty

Who were the founders of the Vijayanagara empire?

Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Harihara and Bukka (correct)
Raja Raja Chola and Rajendra Chola
Krishnadevaraya and Akbar

What is the main theme of the Ramakrishna Mission's work?

Social service and selfless action (correct)
Political independence and armed resistance
Religious conversion and proselytization
Cultural preservation through literature

What was the birth year of Swami Vivekananda?

<p>1863 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for converting nutrients into energy in a cell?

<p>Mitochondria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Vijayanagara Kingdom

The Sangam dynasty founded the Vijayanagara kingdom in 1336 AD, which is known for its rich culture and architectural marvels.

Who founded the Vijayanagara Kingdom?

Harihara and Bukka are considered the founders of the Vijayanagara kingdom. This dynasty laid the foundation for a powerful empire that lasted for centuries.

What is the Ramakrishna Mission?

The Ramakrishna Mission is a spiritual and socio-religious organization established by Swami Vivekananda. This mission focuses on service to humanity and incorporates principles like Karmayoga and Rajyoga.

What are Karmayoga and Rajyoga?

The Ramakrishna Mission promotes the importance of Karmayoga and Rajyoga in life. These focus on selfless service and mental discipline for spiritual growth.

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What is the function of the mitochondrion?

The mitochondrion is an organelle found within cells, responsible for converting nutrients into energy, which powers cellular processes.

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Study Notes

Vijayanagara Empire

Founded by Harihar & Bukka in 1336 AD
Capital at Hangal (Varangal)
Dynasties: Sangam (1336-1485), Saluva (1485-1505), Tuluva (1505-1570), and Aravidu (1570-1645)
Krishna Deva Raya from Tuluva dynasty was a notable ruler.

Ramkrishna Mission

Focused on social service and selfless actions
Based on the ideals of Ramkrishna Paramhans (1774-1886)
1st May of 1697 was a significant day

Other Information

Vivekananda (Narendranath Datta)
- Born: 12th January 1863
- Died: 4th July 1902
- Rock Memorial established in Tamil Nadu
Various forms of education in India from 1893-1902
Mitoschondria- part of the cell that converts nutrients into energy.
Diameter of Mitoschondria: 0.5-1 μm
Robert Hooke discovered cells in cork in 1664