Discuss any two points describing the contribution of Krishnadeva Raya in the expansion of Virupaksha temple.
(i) Krishnadeva Raya got built the hall in front of the main shrine. It was built to mark his accession to the throne.
(ii) Krishnadeva Raya was also credited with the construction of the eastern gopuram.
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.
The Virupaksha was the most important god of Vijayanagara. Give two arguments.
Discuss the main characteristics of the outermost wall of Vijayanagara.
