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Book Summary
The Great Platform at Vijayanagara' (Hampi) in Karnataka, popularly known as the
Mahanavami Dibba, dominates the walled enclosures of the Royal Centre at the
core of the ruins of the celebrated Hindu capital. The monument was constructed
in successive phases during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. It rises in
pyramidal fashion in three superimposed granite tiers, and is fronted by green
chloritic panels on its western face. Nothing remains of the columned hall that
crowned the summit of the Great Platform, presumably fashioned of wood. The
sides, however, preserve an extensive series of relief carvings. These
illustrate a board range of topics: royal figures receiving guests,
ISBN-13
9788173048586
Language
English
Binding
Hard Bound
Publisher
Manohar Publishers & Distributors
Publishing Date
2012-08-01
Product Edition
1
Total Pages
158
Great Platform At Vijayanagara : Architecture & Sculpture
The Great Platform at Vijayanagara' (Hampi) in Karnataka, popularly known as the
Mahanavami Dibba, dominates the walled enclosures of the Royal Centre at the
core of the ruins of the celebrated Hindu capital. The monument was constructed
in successive phases during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. It rises in
pyramidal fashion in three superimposed granite tiers, and is fronted by green
chloritic panels on its western face. Nothing remains of the columned hall that
crowned the summit of the Great Platform, presumably fashioned of wood. The
sides, however, preserve an extensive series of relief carvings. These
illustrate a board range of topics: royal figures receiving guests,