When did Hampi become a World Heritage site?

Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century….Hampi.

What is special about Hampi?

Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar and it is declared a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments, attract the traveler because of their excellent workmanship.

When and by whom was Hampi declared a World Heritage Site?

In 1986, Hampi was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

How did the foreign Travellers describe the city of Hampi?

Explanation: writer and explorer who visited India and gave most detailed accounts of all historic descriptions of ancient city Hampi which was governed by Vijaynagar Empire under Krishna Deva Raya. Barbosa observes here that there are numerous well built beautiful palaces, courts, houses in the capital.

What was unique about Hampi architecture?

4. Most of the structures at Hampi are constructed from local granite, burnt bricks and lime mortar. 5. Vijayanagara architecture is also known for its adoption of elements of Indo Islamic Architecture (like the Queen’s Bath and the Elephant Stables).

What are the historical importance of Hampi Class 7?

Hampi: An Architectural Splendour The architecture in there was splendid, consisting of the royal buildings with arches, domes, pillared halls, sculptures, well-designed gardens and orchards. In the 15th and the 16th centuries, Hampi became the centre for various cultural and commercial activities.

Which of the following foreign Travellers described Hampi as a city with distinctive architecture?

(ii) Persian traveller Abdur Razzaq, came to India in 1443 (during the time of Deva Ray II) gives very impressive description of city of Vijayanagara. He described Vijayanagara as a densely populated city. According to him city was a great centre of foreign trade.

Which Traveller wrote about the bazaars of Hampi in detail *?

Domingo Paes was a sixteenth century Portuguese traveller who visit the Vijayanagara empire located in the deccan in the southern India around 1520. He was described that Hampi (located in Karnataka )was a fortified city.

How was Hampi an important Centre of commerce and culture?

Commercial and cultural activities in Hampi were centred round its temples because several religious activities were performed at temples. The cultural activities included celebration of various festivals such as Mahanavami one of the most important festivals of Hampi.

What is Hampi architecture?

Note: The architecture in the ancient city of Hampi, in Karnataka, is mostly made of burnt bricks, local granite from that area and lime mortar. It is known that the architecture of Hampi is inspired and is similar to the Indo Islamic Architecture.

Why was Hampi such as an important town during the mediaeval period?

Hampi was an important centre of the cotton and spice trade. In fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, European merchants used to buy these goods from the rich markets of Hampi. Hampi also traded with Persia, Arabia, Burma (now Myanmar), China and numerous islands in Indian Ocean.

How did the foreign travelers describe the city of Hampi?