Medieval UNESCO World Heritage India

Hampi

The ruined capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Overview

Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, one of the great states of medieval South India. After its defeat in 1565 the city was abandoned, leaving temples, markets and palace foundations among dramatic granite boulders along the Tungabhadra river.

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