M.T. Kamble
Hampi, the ancient Pampa-tirtha, became the seat of political power of the Sangamas in 1346 A. D. Under Bukka I, a new capital city, Vijayanagara was founded. Under him and his successors, particularly the Tuluva rulers the city grew in size into a vast metropolis with the addition of a number of new suburbs, which developed around big temples. Under the Tuluvas, the capital developed rapidly into a beautiful and prosperous city. Krsnadevaraya was responsible for ...