Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Which one of the following temples of the Vijayanagara was used only by the Kings and their families?

Options:

The Vitthala Temple

The Virupaksha Temple

The Hazara Rama Temple

The Raghunatha Temple

Correct Answer:

The Hazara Rama Temple

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - The Hazara Rama Temple

While most temples were located in the sacred centre, there were several in the royal centre as well. 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. While many of the structures at Vijayanagara were destroyed when the city was sacked, traditions of building palatial structures were continued by the nayakas. Many of these buildings have survived.