Striking features of Vijayanagara Location
by Komal Chauhan
1. The natural basin formed by the river Tungabhadra.
2. Large number of embankments were built.
3. Conducted through a channel to a 'Royal Center'.
4. Fortifications Foreign travellers like Abdul Razzaq were greatly impressed by the fortifications of Vijayanagara
5. Outermost wall of Vijayanagara linked the hills surrounding the city.
6. The Dome over the gateways led into the fortified settlements.
7. Rulera of Vijayanagara adopted an expensive and elaborative strategy of protecting their capital and agriculture.
8. Fortifications encircled the city its agriculture hinterlands and forests.
