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Answer the following questions after discussing in your group:

Describe the art and architecture of the Vijayanagar period.


Many temples, forts, palaces, huge halls, temples, tanks, canals and dams were constructed by Vijayanagar kings of 14th century. Some of the memorable architecture is known as monuments of Hampi. It includes vitthala temple, virupaksha temple, lotus mahal etc. They continued the style of leaf shaped arches and platform in their architecture. The construction of large marriage halls and auditorium marked special feature of that era. They gave importance to their grandeur and elegance more than ornamentation.


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