Question

Where is Hampi, the 14th-century capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, located?

• A. In the Cauvery basin, Tamil Nadu
• B. In the Godavari basin, Andhra Pradesh
• C. In the Tungabhadra basin, Bellary District, Karnataka
• D. In the Krishna basin, Hyderabad

Answer 1

Answer:

C. In the Tungabhadra basin, Bellary District, Karnataka

- Hampi, the 14th-century capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, is situated in the Tungabhadra basin in Bellary District, Central Karnataka. - The Vittal Temple Complex stands as a prime example of Vijayanagar temple architecture. - A significant number of royal structures were built by Krishnadeva Raya (A.D. 1509-30), with the Vittal Temple Complex being one of them. - The temples of Hampi are renowned for their grand scale, intricate ornamentation, bold and fine carvings, and majestic pillars, many of which depict scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. - Most of the temples in Hampi are accompanied by expansive bazaars, with storied Mandapas lining both sides. - Key architectural remnants of Hampi include the Mahanavami Dibba, various ponds and tanks, and a row of pillared Mandapas. - In 1986, Hampi was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.