Question

How was the architecture of Hampi distinctive? Explain in three
points.

Answer 1

$\huge\tt\pink{•}$Hampi had a distinctive architecture. Buildings: The buildings in the royal complex had splendid arches and domes. They had pillared halls with niches for holding sculptures.

$\huge\tt\pink{•}$Orchards and pleasure gardens: These were well-planned with sculptural motifs like the lotus and corbels.

$\huge\tt\pink{•}$A well-fortified city is revealed by the magnificent ruins at Hampi. The construction of walls was done using a technique in which stone slabs were wedged together by interlocking. No mortar or cementing agent was used in this construction. Hampi had a distinctive architecture.