Hampi or Hampe (Kannada:), also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the town of Hampi in Vijayanagara district, east-central Karnataka, India. [2] Hampi predates the Vijayanagara Empire; it is mentioned in the Ramayana and the Puranas of Hinduism as Pampa Devi Tirtha Kshetra.

Hampi was the capital city during the four different dynasties altogether in the Vijayanagar city that came into existence in the year 1336 AD. The Vijayanagara Empire reached unfathomable heights under the guidance of King Krishnadeva Raya of the Tuluva Dynasty.

2023年7月26日 · Hampi was a fortified city and the capital of the Vijayanagara empire in the 14th century. Hampi in 1500 CE had the glory of being the world’s second largest city after Beijing. It was a flourishing city, drawing traders from Persia and Portugal.

2019年12月19日 · Hampi, a village and a temple town in Karnataka is one of the most historically rich places. Listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Site as the Group of monuments at Hampi, this city was also at...

The story of Hampi began in 14th century with the rise of Kampili and their kings who had ruled what's now modern Anatapur, Chitadurga, Shimoga, Raichur, Dharwad and Bellary districts.

History and mythology come to life in the legendary lost city of Hampi. Once the powerhouse of an ancient kingdom and an auspicious temple town, Hampi is located on the banks of the mighty...

Hampi is (Karnataka, India) home to a group of monuments (recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built during the reign of Vijayanagara rulers. Let’s have a look at its history and architecture of the various monuments. Who built it: Harihara and Bukkaraya.

2021年1月25日 · The group of monuments at Hampi bear witness to the power and geopolitical significance of the Vijayanagara Empire between the 14th and 16th Centuries in southern India. The empire was founded by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya in 1336.

2024年8月30日 · This article explores the full spectrum of Hampi’s history—from its mythological origins and the founding of the Vijayanagara Empire to its golden age and eventual decline—drawing on a wealth of historical sources to paint …

2025年1月22日 · The history of Hampi goes back to the Mauryan Empire, but Hampi actually thrived in the period of the Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi was a great commercial center with trade, religion, and art that attracted merchants and artisans from Persia and Portugal.