Archaeological Site
UNESCO World Heritage SiteCentrally Protected World Heritage Monument (ASI)
Group of Monuments at Hampi
हम्पी के स्मारक समूह
Spectacular ruins of the medieval capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire sprawled over 4,100 hectares in the rugged boulder-strewn Tungabhadra river basin. Encompasses over 1,600 surviving monuments including the Virupaksha Temple, Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple, Lotus Mahal, and Elephant Stables.
Architectural & Historical Specifications
Dynasty / Historical PeriodVijayanagara Empire
Builder / Commissioning RulerHarihara I, Bukka Raya I, and Emperor Krishnadevaraya
Approximate Construction Period14th to 16th Century CE (Flourished under Krishnadevaraya 1509–1529 CE)
Architectural StyleVijayanagara Architectural Style (Granite stone carving with musical pillars)
Preservation & Managing BodyArchaeological Survey of India (Hampi Mini Circle) & UNESCO
Historical Significance & Strategic Role
UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1986; was the second-largest city in the medieval world after Beijing in the 15th-16th centuries, renowned for international diamond and horse trading markets.