Discuss the main characteristics of the outermost wall of Vijayanagara.
The ourtermost wall of Vijayanagara linked the hills surrounding the city. It had the massive masonry construction without any use of mortar or cementing agent. The stone blocks were wedge-shaped. So they fitted well in their place. Similarly the inner portion of the walls as earth packed with rubble.
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 any two points describing the contribution of Krishnadeva Raya in the expansion of Virupaksha temple.
