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What was Hampi known for? |
| A. | It was the capital of Golconda |
| B. | It had the largest stable in medieval India |
| C. | It had the translation of the Indian epics to Persian |
| D. | It was the capital of Vijayanagara |
| Answer» D. It was the capital of Vijayanagara | |
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Explanation: Hampi in Karnataka served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1343 to 1565, when it was besieged by the Deccan Muslim confederacy. Hampi was chosen because of its strategic location, bounded by theTungabhadra river on one side and surrounded by defensible hills on the other three sides. |
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