Explanation : The Vijayanagar Empire was a Hindu empire based in the Deccan plateau region of South India. Sculpture was integrally linked with architecture in the creation of Vijayanagar temples. Hampi holds significance both historically and architecturally has several monuments, particularly the Virupaksha Temple that is dedicated to the patron deity of the Vijayanagara rulers, Lord Virupaksha, which is why it is often referred as Virupakshapura and Vijayanagara. ....Read more