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Vijayanagara Empire

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Long ago, a great land ruled in India.

The Stone Chariot,Hampi.jpg
The Stone Chariot,Hampi.jpg
It was a place of many kings. They built big, beautiful temples.
Ornate pillared mantapa at the Virupaksha temple in Hampi.jpg
Ornate pillared mantapa at the Virupaksha temple in Hampi.jpg
People lived there for a long time. The city was called the City of Victory. Can you imagine living in such a grand place?

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Battle of Talikota (formatted).jpg
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Mahanavami Dibba1.jpg
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Hampi group of...
File:Kannada inscription (1509 AD) of Krishnadeva Raya at entrance to mantapa of Virupaksha temple in Hampi.JPG
Kannada inscription (1509 AD) of...
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Copper Jital coin of the Vijayanagar...
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15th century aqua duct to Mahanavami...
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Elephant's stable or Gajashaale.JPG
File:Evidence of Vijaynagar pomp.jpg
Evidence of Vijaynagar pomp.jpg
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Vijayanagar snakestone.jpg
File:Ceiling paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology at the Virupaksha temple in Hampi 3.JPG
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