Hampi

This book introduces readers to the regional, historic, artistic, and archaeological associations of the magnificent world of Hampi, which became a vibrant center of religion and culture during the Vijayanagara rule in the mid-fourteenth century.

List of Illustrations

xi

Preface and Acknowledgements

xv

Introduction

1

(4)

Historical Context

5

(13)

Pre-Vijayanagara History of Hampi

5

(1)

The Mythic Associations

5

(3)

A Brief History of the Vijayanagara Kingdom

8

(6)

Growth of the City and its Destruction

14

(2)

Post-1565 Occupation of the Site

16

(2)

Architectural and Art Context

18

(9)

Architecture

18

(9)

Religious Architecture

19

(2)

Courtly Architecture

21

(2)

Military Architecture

23

(1)

Painting

24

(1)

Sculpture

25

(1)

Conclusion

26

(1)

Description of the Monuments

27

(50)

Uddana Virabhadra temple

31

(1)

Tiruvengalanatha temple of 1545

31

(1)

Monuments in the `Sacred Centre', Along the Tungabhadra and in the `Urban Core' (excluding the `royal centre')

32

(27)

MonolithicNarasimha Image and Linga Shrine

32

(1)

Krishna Temple

32

(4)

Monolithic Ganesha Images and structures near them

36

(1)

Temples on Hemakuta Hill

37

(1)

Virupaksha Temple Complex

38

(4)

Manmatha tank and Overlooking shrines

42

(1)

Hampi Bazaar

42

(1)

Monuments at Chakra-tirtha

43

(2)

Koti-tirtha

45

(1)

Tiruvengalanatha Temple Complex

45

(2)

Narasimha temple and Sugriva's cave

47

(2)

Bridge and Mandapa

49

(1)

Gateway and King's Balance

49

(1)

Vitthala Temple Complex and adjacent structures

49

(6)

Mosque and Tomb

55

(2)

Malyavanta Raghunatha temple

57

(1)

Ganagitti Jaina temple

57

(1)

Bhima's Gate

57

(2)

Monuments of the `Royal Centre'

59

(13)

Ramachandra temple

65

(2)

`Underground' Virupaksha temple

67

(3)

Temples to the east of the Elephant stables

70

(2)

Suburban Centres

72

(5)

Anegondi

72

(1)

Kamalapuram

72

(2)

Kadirampuram

74

(1)

Malpannagudi

74

(1)

Anantashayanagudi

74

(2)

Nagenahali

76

(1)

Hospet

76

(1)

Hampi as an Archaeological Site

77

(6)

Appendix: List of Kings

83

(2)

Practical Tips and Information

85

(5)

Glossary

90

(4)

Bibliographical Guide

94

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