Question

The feature of Dravidian architecture added in the Vijayanagar period was
A.Amana Shrine
B.Kalyana mantapa
C.Extensive decoration of gopurams
D.Paintings on the walls of temples

Answer 1

Hint:The Vijayanagar Empire was established by two brothers-Harihara and Bukka on the banks of the Tungabhadra river . They made Hastinavati or modern Hampi their capital. This kingdom continued to be ruled by rulers from four dynasties.The most famous rulers of this empire were Devaraya I, Devaraya II and Krishna Devaraya.

Complete answer:
This kingdom continued to be ruled by rulers from four dynasties, namely, the Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva and Aravidu, who made Vijayanagar the centre of Hindu civilisation and culture. The most famous rulers of this empire were Devaraya I, Devaraya II and Krishna Devaraya.
Krishna Deva was a great builder who built a number of temples, forts and palaces in various parts of his empire. The most impressive of these were the Vittalaswami temple and the Hazara Ram temple in Hampi. The ruins of the capital city of Vijayanagar, Hampi, manifest the glory of his empirelarge gateway called raya gopuram,use of arches domes which were influenced by the islamic style showing a secular theme,beautiful animal motifs and carved pillars in mandapa.Virupaksha temple,Hampi and Hazra temple are some of the testimony to the expertise the sculptures had reached in that era.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note:During this period,Much of the information about the Vijayanagar Empire is provided by the writings of foreign travellers like Nuniz, a Portuguese writer; Nicolo Conti, an Italian traveller; and Abdur Razzak, a Persian traveller.