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Which kingdom did the temple of Hazara Rama belong to ?

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The Hazara Rama temple belongs to the Vijayanagara kingdom and is located in Hampi, the empire's capital [2]. Situated within the Royal Enclosure, it is widely believed to have served as the private place of worship for the Vijayanagara kings and their families [2]. The temple was constructed in the early 15th century, with historical accounts attributing its initiation to Devaraya I or Devaraya II [2]. The name 'Hazara Rama' translates to 'a thousand Rama,' referring to the extensive sculpted panels on the temple's walls that depict scenes from the Hindu epic Ramayana [2]. Despite the city being sacked and abandoned after the Battle of Talikota in 1565, the temple remains a significant example of the architectural and artistic brilliance of the Vijayanagara period [1].

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  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 12: Bahmani and Vijayanagar Kingdoms > 12.6 Art and Architecture > p. 186
  2. [2] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART II, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara > A House of Victory? > p. 183
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