Q. With reference to Bahmani & Vijayanagar Kingdoms, which of the following is/are bone of contention between the two kingdoms?
1.The control of the Raichur doab.
2.The Krishna–Godavari basin.
3.The Marathwada region.
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Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: There were constant conflicts between the Vijayanagar kingdom and the Bahmani Sultanate as their interests clashed in three separate and distinct areas:
- Over the control of the Raichur doab (between rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra): This area was fertile and rich in mineral resources. The famous diamond mines of Golconda were located in the eastern part of the doab region.
- The Krishna–Godavari basin: Apart from being very fertile, this region had the additional advantage of control of foreign trade (as this stretch of land contained numerous important ports that held the priced key of foreign trade).
- Over the Marathwada region: In the Marathwada region, the main contention was for the control of the Konkan belt (a narrow strip of land between the Western Ghats and the sea) and the areas which gave access to it.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
