Upload
suneel-sule
View
2.249
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
The capital of Vijayanagar Empire
Citation preview
The Capital of Vijayanagara Empire
Hampi
Pattabhirama Mandir
Hampi was ruled by four dynasties viz Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas , Hoysalas and Mohmammed Tuglaq before brothers Harihar and Bukka established the famed Kingdome of Vijaynagar in 1336.
Vitthal Mandir
One of the three stone chariots of India. The other two are at Konark and Mahabalipuram
The wheels could turn until tourists almost dislodged them;.
Barter trade of horses and diamonds with Chinese and Portuguese traders
These pillars produced musical notes
Chandrashekhara Temple
Hampi saw the Golden Age during the twenty year regimeof Krishna Devaraya, (1509-1529) the most famous king of the empire of Vijayanagr
Queen’s Bath
Stepped Tank
Mahanavami Dibba a raised platform from where the king witnessed various ceremonies.
Public bath near Mahanavmi Dibba
Hazaara Rama mandir
The Ramayana is depicted on the walls of this temple in the form of sculptures
Watch tower guarding the zenana enclosure
Lotus Mahal, a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture
Stables for elephants
…and for their Mahouts
Mahouts’ barracks now house a museum
A visit to Hampi will make every Indian proud of our glorious heritage.