History and Culture Of India Current Affairs Analysis
An amantapa at Virupaksha Temple collapsed due to heavy rain, sparking concerns over neglect.
Hampi was the capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire, established in 1336 CE by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama Dynasty.
Location: known as Pampakshetra of Kishkindha, Hampi is located in central Karnataka on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
Foreign travellers like Domingo Paes described Vijayanagara as “as large and beautiful as Rome”
Hampi remained forgotten until the late 18th century when British antiquarian Colin Mackenzie mapped it in 1799, creating the first cartographic records.
The first major conservation initiative, the Hampi National Project, was launched in 1976.
Excavations revealed key sites such as the Vitthala Temple bazaar, Pushkarini (stepped tank), and Paan-supari bazaar.
Prominent landmarks include the Virupaksha Temple, Lotus Mahal, Queen's Bath, and Elephant Stables.
Hampi was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, recognising it as one of India’s largest archaeological zones, covering 250 sq. km and housing over 1,600 monuments.
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