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Which of the following monuments are situated in Hampi complex a Unesco World Heritage Site?

Which of the following monuments are situated in Hampi complex a Unesco World Heritage Site?

Among these, the Krishna temple complex, Narasimha, Ganesa, Hemakuta group of temples, Achyutaraya temple complex, Vitthala temple complex, Pattabhirama temple complex, Lotus Mahal complex, can be highlighted.

When was the Hazara Rama temple built?

15th century
It was built in the early 15th century by King of Vijayanagara, Devaraya II, and was constructed as a simple structure. It comprised of only a sanctum, pillared hall, and an Ardha mandapa.

Who built Hazara Ram temple?

King Vijayanagara
About the site: Hazara Rama Temple is a significant shrine in Hampi built in the early 15th century by the then King Vijayanagara, Devariya II. The temple is located at the center of royal region and is small yet beautiful.

When was Hampi declared World Heritage Site by Unesco?

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

Why is Hampi called World Heritage Site?

Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, owing to the ancient temples, forts and other monuments here. Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire around 1500 AD, and by some accounts, the second largest city in the world at that time.

Which year was the declaration of world heritage of Hampi?

Name of Site State
Sun Temple, Konark (1984) Odisha
Churches and Convents of Goa (1986) Goa
FatehpurSikri (1986) Uttar Pradesh
Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986) Karnataka

Who built the famous Hazara Rama temple and when?

Hazara Rama Temple was constructed in the early part of the 15th century by Shri Krishna Devaraya. The term Hazara Rama refers to a thousand of Rama and also refers to the large number of Ramayana panels depicted on the walls of the temples.

Why was Hazara Rama temple built?

The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, a hindu deity. It was once the private temple of the kings and the royal family of Vijayanagara. The temple is famous for the lovely bas relics and panels depicting the story of the epic Ramayana.

Who built Hazara Rama temple and Vitthal temple?

Devaraya II
Hazara Rama Temple was built in the early part of the 15th century by Devaraya II. The term Hazara Rama literally means a thousand Rama and refers to the large number of Ramayana panels depicted on the walls. This temple is believed to be the private temple of the kings and the royal family of Vijayanagara..

When was Hampi declared as site of national importance?

Hampi was recognised as a site of national importance in. 1976.

Who demolished Hampi?

In 1565, at the Battle of Talikota, a coalition of Muslim sultanates entered into a war with the Vijayanagara Empire. They captured and beheaded the king Aliya Rama Raya, followed by a massive destruction of the infrastructure fabric of Hampi and the metropolitan Vijayanagara.

Is the Hazara Rama temple a world heritage monument?

The Hazara Rama Temple is a World Heritage monument that dates back to the 15th century and is located in the centre of the land area that belongs to the Royals. It is one of the most preferred locations for photography in Karnataka.

How did Hazara Ramaswamy Temple get its name?

It is dedicated to the Hindu deity, Lord Rama. Among the many unique things, the name ‘Hazara Ramaswamy Temple’ stands out as it literally translates to a thousand Rama referring to the numerous bas-reliefs depicting the entire Ramayana carved onto the walls of this Temple.

Which is the only Rama temple in Hampi?

Hazara Rama Temple means a thousand Rama, is the only temple in Hampi with its external walls decorated with bas-relief structures or art work. According to the drawings on the temples walls, it can be concluded that the temple was built by Devaraya I in the early 15th century, as a worship place of Lord Rama under the name of Ramachandra.

Which is the World Heritage Site of Hampi?

In 1813 A.D. the UNESCO took over the responsibility to preserve and restore some of the remaining structures and temples of Hampi and declared it a World Heritage Site. Hampi is known for the best various temple structures, monuments and palaces built in various architecture.

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