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• Yavana: It is a Sanskrit word for the Greeks and other peoples entered the
subcontinent from the north-west.
• Shikara: The top or very high roof of the temples is called Shikhar. Generally, it
can be seen from a reasonable distance by the visitors of the temples. Under
Shikhar we find the idol of main God or Goddess.
• Garbhgrah: This is a central point of the main room located at a central position of
the temple. Generally, every devotee goes near the gate of this room to pay
respect and feelings of devotion to his main duty.

Time line:

• 1336 -Foundation of Vijayanagara Empire by Harihara Raya and Bukka Raya.
• 1483 – Emergence of Saluva Dynasty.
• 1509-1529 Tenure of Krishnadeva Raya.
• 1512 – Krishnadev Raya occupied Raicher Doals.
• 1565 – Battle of Talikata.
• 1570 – Foundation of Aravidu Dynasty.
• 1815 – Col Mackenizie appointed as 1st Surveyor General of India.
• 1856 – Alexander Greenlaw takes the first detailed photographs of archaeological
remains at Hampi.
• 1876 – J.F. Fleet begins documenting the inscription on the temple walls at the
site.
• 1902 – Conservation begins under John Marshall.
• 1986 – Hampi declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Class 12 History Notes