| Title | Vijayanagara Military architecture style |
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| Description | Vijayanagara military architecture, flourishing from the 14th-17th centuries CE in South India, is characterized by robust fortifications, strategic hilltop locations, and the incorporation of Dravidian architectural elements for defense and grandeur. |
| Tags | Fortification Military architecture Dravida Vijayanagara Defense Dravidian Gopuram Bastion Granite construction Dravidian influence Vijayanagara empire |
| Style ID | INHF-342336181-18-11-25-VL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vijayanagara-military-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/vijayanagara-military-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 3 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Karnataka Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu |
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| Time Periods | 14th Century CE 15th Century CE 16th Century CE 17th Century CE 14th-17th century CE 14th century CE 15th century CE 16th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Vijayanagara Empire Nayaka dynasties Sangama Dynasty Saluva Dynasty Tuluva Dynasty Aravidu Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Military complexes Royal enclosures Military Royal |
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| Associated Deities | Hanuman Durga |
| Primary Materials | Granite Laterite |
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| Architectural Features | Massive walls Bastions Gateways Moats Hilltop location Dravidian style elements Gateways (gopurams) Watchtowers Massive ramparts Strategic gateways Dravidian-style elements |
| Keywords | Fortification Military architecture Dravida Vijayanagara Defense Dravidian Gopuram Bastion Granite construction Dravidian influence Vijayanagara empire |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Vijayanagara Architecture as Described by Foreign Travellers | book | |
| Vijayanagara Architecture as Represented in the Royal Enclosures | book | Comprehensive overview of Vijayanagara architectural features. |
| Vijayanagara Architecture as Described by the Foreign Travellers | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bellary Fort Bellary | Primary | 100% |
| Gingee Fort Gingee | Primary | 100% |
| Vellore Fort Vellore | Primary | 100% |