The World Heritage Site Hampi in Karnataka-Its Preservation & Conservation of Secular Structures-A Study

Abstract

Hampi or Pampaksetra or Kishkinda founded around the middle of the 14^th century constitutes an event of great significance in the history of south India in particular & in the history of India in general. The famous empire Vijayanagara (City of Victory) with its capital Hampi stands on the banks of the river Tungabhadra. It stood as a bulwark against Islam and protected Hinduism in Karnataka. The ruins of Hampi, even in this desolate condition give us a glimpse of the ancient grandeur of the capital, thus the author wants to draw the attention of the research scholars historians guides etc as to not to forget this empire & preserve the structures. The author has chosen the primary & secondary sources.