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Which river is associated with Hampi (Vijayanagara Empire)?

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This question examines an important river-or-lake fact: “Which river is associated with Hampi (Vijayanagara Empire)?” The correct answer is Tungabhadra. Hampi (the ruins of Vijayanagara) is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka. The Vijayanagara Empire (14th-16th century CE) flourished here. The Tungabhadra River provided water and natural protection to this great Hindu kingdom. The Tungabhadra Dam near Hospet created the Tungabhadra Reservoir. A river system includes its source, tributaries, distributaries, drainage basin, watershed, channel, floodplain, delta or estuary and final outlet. River behaviour depends on relief, geology, rainfall, snowmelt, sediment load, vegetation and human intervention.

AGodavari
BKaveri
CTungabhadra
DKrishna
Correct Answer: TungabhadraYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Tungabhadra Hampi, the capital region of the Vijayanagara Empire, is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka. The river, rocky hills and surrounding landscape contributed water, fertile land and natural defensive advantages to the medieval city. Hampi’s monuments are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Option A — Godavari: The Godavari flows across the Deccan farther north and is not the river of Hampi. - Option B — Kaveri: The Kaveri is associated with Talakaveri, Srirangapatna and the Tamil Nadu delta. - Option D — Krishna: Tungabhadra is a major tributary of the Krishna, but Hampi lies directly on the Tungabhadra. Exam Takeaway: Hampi–Vijayanagara–Tungabhadra is the essential history-geography pair.

Important Notes

  • Hampi is located in Vijayanagara district of Karnataka on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River.
  • The city served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, founded in the fourteenth century, and its ruins form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Tungabhadra is formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers in Karnataka and later joins the Krishna in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Tungabhadra should not be confused with Krishna in city matching questions. Hampi is directly on Tungabhadra, which is a tributary of Krishna.
  • Tungabhadra Dam and reservoir are located near Hosapete, close to the Hampi region, and support irrigation and hydropower.

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