Hampi, the 14th century capital of one of the greatest empires of medieval India called the Vijayanagar Empire, lies in the Deccan heartland, in the state of Karnataka. The 14th Century ruins of Hampi lie scattered in about 26 sq. km areas, amidst giant boulders and vegetation. Protected by the tempestuous river Tungabhadra in the north and rocky granite ridges on the other three sides, the ruins silently narrate the story of grandeur, splendour and fabulous wealth. The splendid remains of palaces and gateways of the broken city tells a tale of man's infinite talent and power of creativity together with his capacity for senseless destruction.
The common monuments of Vijayanagar city, also known as Vidyasagar in honor of the sage Vidyaranya was designed between 1336-1570 A.D., from the periods of Harihara-I to Sadasiva Raya. A great variety of elegant structures were brought up by Krishnadeva Raya , the biggest leader of the empire.
The period witnessed revival of Hindu religious beliefs art, structure in an unmatched range. Temples of Hampi are recognized for their large measurements, florid decoration, strong and sensitive designs, stately support beams, spectacular pavilions and a great useful iconographic and conventional depictions, which consist of topics from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
The Vitthala forehead in Hampi is a superb example of Vijayanagar design. The monolithic sculptures of Lakshmi, Narasimha and Ganesha are mentioned for their massiveness and elegance. The Krishna forehead, Pattabhirama forehead, Hazara Ramachandra and Chandrasekhara forehead as also the Jain wats or temples, are other illustrations. Greater aspect of these wats or temples in Hampi were given extensive bazaars flanked on either aspect by fabled Mandapas.
Among high-end edifices, discuss may be created of the Zenana housing wherein a massive rock underground room of the Queen's structure and decorative pavilion called 'Lotus-Mahal' are the only remains of a magnificent 'Antahpura'. The corner systems of arresting level, the Dhananayaka's housing (treasury), the Mahanavami Dibba carrying magnificently formed sections, a variety of lakes and aquariums, Mandapas, the elephant's stables and the row of pillared Mandapas are some of the main structural remains of Hampi.
Recent excavations at the Hampi have brought to light a large variety of palatial buildings and cellars of several systems. Interesting discovers include a large variety of stone pictures, beautiful terra cotta things and stucco numbers that once ornamented the castles at Hampi.
In addition, many gold and birdwatcher coins, family tools, a square stepped-tank (Sarovar) at the south-west of Mahanavami Dibba, and a large wide range of ceramics, including the important wide range of clay and engraved Buddhist statues of 2nd-3rd century A.D. have also been uncovered.
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