HistoryMedieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Through the twentieth century, the site of Vijayanagara was preserved…

Through the twentieth century, the site of Vijayanagara was preserved by which of the following?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → The Archaeological Survey of India and the Karnataka Department of Archaeology and Museums

After Mackenzie's early surveys, the site was preserved through the twentieth century by the Archaeological Survey of India and the Karnataka Department of Archaeology and Museums.

NCERT (2026-27): “6. Plotting Palaces, Temples and Bazaars
We have been examining a wealth of information on Vijayanagara – photographs, plans, elevations of structures and sculpture. How was all of this produced? After the initial surveys by Mackenzie, information was pieced together from travellers’ accounts and inscriptions. Through the twentieth century, the site was preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India and the Karnataka Department of Archaeology and Museums. …”