Question

Look at the picture given below and answer the following questions.

1. Identify the monument in the picture.
2. Who built this?
3. Mention three things that made stood him apart from others.

Answer 1

1. Vittala (Vitthala) Temple complex at Hampi.
2. It was built by the rulers of the Vijayanagar kingdom. The temple complex was developed under Vijayanagar kings and is especially associated with the rule of Krishnadevaraya.
3. Three things that stood him apart from others:
   • Great military leader who expanded and protected the Vijayanagar empire, winning important battles.
   • A strong patron of art, architecture and literature his reign saw major temple-building and literary activity (Hampi monuments and court poets such as Tenali Rama are linked to his period).
   • Promoted trade and prosperity (including contacts with Portuguese traders), which helped Vijayanagar become wealthy and culturally vibrant.