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The Palace of Vira Harihara is an ancient structure that dates back to the days of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is believed that the palace belonged to Harihara Raya II (1377-1404 CE), the third king of the Vijayanagara Empire who belonged from the Sangama Dynasty. Harihararaya II was also known as Vira Harihara II and he ruled over the kingdom in the later part of the 14th century.
The Palace of Vira Harihara is said to have been constructed in the 14th century. It’s presence within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi signifies its importance as a structure meant for the personal use of the King of Vijayanagara.
After Vira Harihara II, the palace was used by the subsequent kings of the Vijayanagara Empire. The palace remained in use till 1565 A.D., when an attack by the Deccan Sultanate led to the downfall of the Vijayanagara Empire and brought about extensive destruction in Hampi.The Palace of Vira Harihara is a structure that has long ceased to exist. All that now remains of the supposedly grand palace is its base. The base has elaborate carvings on all sides.
Noblemen's Quarters is where the aristocrats of the Vijayanagar lived. The ruins of the foundations spread out over a valley among the foot of small rocky hills. Most of the residential quarters are rectangular in shape and set systematically. Compound walls separated the houses and some of them are attached with horse stables. A few of the bases of the houses are much elaborate than the rest.
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