Vijayanagar Empire PROJECT
Vijayanagar Empire PROJECT
3. Amuktarmalyada
by Krishnadeva
Raya
2. Historical
eulogy of Saluva
Dynasty
● Oral traditions
● Accounts of foreign travellers
● Literature written in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
Colin Mackenzie
❖ The ruins at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by an
engineer and antiquarian named Colonel Colin
Mackenzie
❖ He was employee of English East India company
❖ He was First Surveyor General of India
❖ He prepared first survey map of Hampi
❖ He collected information from priests of Virupaksha
temple and pampa devi shrine
Many foreign travelers visited the Vijayanagar Empire and their accounts are
also valuable. The Moroccan traveler, Ibn Battuta, Venetian traveler Nicolo de
Conti, Persian traveler Abdur Razzak and the Portuguese traveler Domingo
Paes were among them who left valuable accounts on the socio-economic
conditions of the Vijayanagar Empire.
The copper plate inscriptions such as the Srirangam copper plates of Devaraya
II provide the genealogy and achievements of Vijayanagar rulers. The Hampi
ruins and other monuments of Vijayanagar provide information on the cultural
contributions of the Vijayanagar rulers. The numerous coins issued by the
Vijayanagar rulers contain figures and legends explaining their tittles and
achievements.
Urban Core
➔ Chinese porcelain in some areas, suggest that urban
core occupied by rich traders
➔ Urban core was also Residential quarters for Muslims
(tombs and mosques located here)
➔ Barbosa described houses of the people that are
thatched, but nonetheless well built and arranged
according to occupations, in long streets with many
open places.
➔ Numerous shrines and small temples
➔ Wells, rainwater tanks temple tanks
Hampi bazaar
Hampi Bazaar is a unique attraction of Hampi. Located in front of
the Virupaksha Temple, the Hampi Bazaar is a well-known market
place that spreads for more than one kilometer. The road passing
through the market has series of old pavilions on both sides.
The place used to be a thriving market during the days of the
Vijayanagara Empire. Though the market has lost much of its sheen
and significance, it is still popular among the tourists.
The eastern section of the street has been occupied by poor villagers,
who have settled down there. A large statue of Nandi bull, Yeduru
Basavanna, can be seen standing at the east end of the street.
Today the market place is an area that sells a variety of local items like
embroidered shawls and textiles, traditional costumes, antique coins,
jewellery, colourful bags, stone figurines, carved artefacts, handicraft
items, clay dolls, etc. One of the interesting things found in the Hampi
Bazaar is the replica of Hampi ruins.
Apart from the items on offer the Hampi Bazaar is also a place where
one can enjoy lovely morning strolls before the hustle-bustle of
shopping starts for the day.
Hampi Bazaar becomes the center of all festive happenings that occur
in Hampi during those few days. It becomes a hotbed of cultural,
religious and temple festivals. As such, the activity in the market place
increases many folds as a huge number of tourists visit Hampi to take
part in the festivals.
By Air
If you want to reach Hampi by air then take a flight to the nearest
airport at Bellary. It is situated at a distance of about 64 km from
Hampi. The airports at Belgaum (190 km) and Bangalore (353 km) are
other options for you to reach Hampi by air. You will be able to avail
other modes of transport to reach Hampi from these places.
By Rail
In case you want to reach Hampi by rail, reach the nearest station
located at Hospet. Hampi can be easily reached from Hospet as there
are frequent buses that ply between the two towns. There are also
other local means of transport that connect Hospet to Hampi.
By Road