Question

In the case of Vijayanagara, the rulers were guided by pūrvamaryade, a Kannada word meaning ‘following previously established practices of dharma and social norms’. Hence, support for institutions such as temples and mathās enabled education to continue.

Answer 1

In the Vijayanagara Empire, the rulers followed pūrvamaryade, which means following previously established practices of dharma and social norms. They respected and continued the traditions of earlier times.

The rulers supported temples and mathas, which played an important role in providing education. These institutions helped preserve and spread religious knowledge, literature, languages, and other forms of learning. Thus, the support given by the Vijayanagara rulers helped education and traditional knowledge continue from one generation to another.