Which temple was meant to be used exclusively by the royal family of Vijayanagara?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Hazara Rama temple
The Hazara Rama temple stands in the royal centre of Vijayanagara, among its most spectacular buildings. It was probably meant to be used only by the king and his family. The images of its central shrine are missing, but the sculpted panels on its walls survive, including scenes from the Ramayana on the inner walls of the shrine.
NCERT (2025-26): “4.2 Other buildings in the royal centre … One of the most spectacular of these is one known as the Hazara Rama temple. This was probably meant to be used only by the king and his family. The images in the central shrine are missing; however, sculpted panels on the walls survive. These include scenes from the Ramayana sculpted on the inner walls of the shrine.…” |