The city is considered to be the second-largest one, in the medieval era after Beijing.Įven in ancient times, this city was ahead by many generations. Located near the Tungabhadra river, this city since ancient times was a great attraction for several travelers, especially the Portuguese and Europeans. After this incident, it infamously got its name “The Land of Ruins”.Ĭolin Mackenzie, the Great British interpreter, and a Scottish army officer was the person who founded the city of Hampi. many of the architectures were destroyed by the armies of the Sultanate, believe to be in 1565. The Empire was defeated by the equation formed by the Muslim sultanates and the capital city was conquered. As Hampi was considered to be the city of the Empire, this place has become a symbol for the same. The city of Hampi is not only an architectural symbol but also a reminder of the great Vijayanagara empire. History of Hampi Ancient ruins in Hampi, India The Archaeological Survey of India and other historical and geographical teams from all over the world do to numerous excavations, study-excursions, architectural study, and archaeological study, these splendid and beautiful temples, and ruins. During the 14th century, Hampi was considered to be the capital city of the Vijayanagara empire. UNESCO considers the ‘Groups of Monuments’ at Hampi as a World Heritage Site. Let’s know more about Hampi Ancient ruins of Hampi on sunset. The cherry on the cake for visiting this Historic and heritage site is the rugged landscape.
The Hindu style adapted for the architecture of these structures helps to showcase the glory of the Vijaynagar Empire. The travelers get attracted to the temples, the monolithic monuments, and sculptures, as they portray the amazing workmanship. These ruins belong to the Hindu Kingdom of Vijaynagar of the erstwhile medieval period. Hampi is declared a World Heritage Site and is renowned all over the world for its ruins.
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