Question

Identify the present-day states that formed part of the empire.

Answer 1

1. Karnataka: The core region containing the capital city, Vijayanagara (modern-day Hampi), along with prominent centres like Mysore, Chitradurga, and Ikkeri.
2. Andhra Pradesh: Encompassed the eastern and south-eastern regions, including historic places like Chandragiri and the Pennar River basin.
3. Tamil Nadu: Included major southern power centres and temple cities featured on the map, such as Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, and Gingee.
4. Kerala: Stretches across the southwestern Malabar coast, covering trading ports shown on the map like Calicut, Cannanore, and Quilon.
5. Telangana: Covered parts of the northern frontier regions close to rival sultanates like Golconda and Warangal.