Question

Describe the importance of the cultural contribution of Vijaynagar Empire in the history of medieval South India.

Answer 1

Cultural History Vijaynagar Empire: Architecture, Literature & Art. The Vijaynagar Empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka in AD 1336 and made Hastinavati (Hampi) as the capital city. They ruled over Andhra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and parts of Kerala in southern India.

Answer 2

The importance of the cultural contribution of Vijaynagar Empire in the history of medieval South India is as follows:

• Harihara Raya and his brother Bukka Raya I founded the Vijaynagar Empire which was an important South Indian Empire. From 1336 AD to 1646 AD, the empire ruled by mainly four important dynasty.
• The construction of tall Raya Gopurams and the Kalynamandapam with carved pillars are main characteristics of the architecture of Vijayanagara.
• They constructed some temples and large mmandapams with hundred pillars.
• There were great development is Telugu and Sanskrit literature.
• The rulers of Vijayanagar also patronized music and dancing.