The Virupaksha was the most important god of Vijayanagara. Give two arguments.
(i) The kigns of Vijayanagara claimed to rule on behalf of the god Virupaksha.
(ii) All royal orders were signed as “Shri Virupaksha.” The signatures were usually in the Kannada script.
Who was Colin Mackenzie? On which things his initial information of Hampi was based?
Explain any two features that were imbibed in the temple architecture under the rulers of Vijayanagara.
Discuss any two points describing the contribution of Krishnadeva Raya in the expansion of Virupaksha temple.
Discuss the main characteristics of the outermost wall of Vijayanagara.
