Proper noun
(historical) The capital city of the historic Vijayanagara Empire, located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
(historical) The Vijayanagara Empire itself.
Synonyms: (former name) Bisnagar, (former name) Narsinga
Decisive Battles India Lost (326 B. C. to 1803 A. D.) by Jaywant Joglekar p.69 The empire is named after its capital city of Vijayanagara, whose ruins surround present day Hampi, now a World Heritage Site in Karnataka, India. Source: Internet
The fall of the Vijayanagara empire and the Chandragiri Nayakas gave the sultanate of Golconda a chance to expand into the Tamil heartland. Source: Internet
The previous temple building traditions in South India came together in the Vijayanagara Architecture style. Source: Internet
The Vijayanagara Empire created an epoch in South Indian history that transcended regionalism by promoting Hinduism as a unifying factor. Source: Internet