During which era was the Hazara Rama Temple, situated in Hampi, India, first established?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Early 15th century

Explanation:

• The Hazara Rama Temple was constructed during the early 15th century under the reign of Devaraya I, one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.
• It served as a private temple for the royal family and is located in the Royal Enclosure of Hampi, Karnataka.
• The temple is named "Hazara Rama" due to its extensive bas-relief panels depicting scenes from the Ramayana, with “Hazara” (thousand) symbolizing the numerous images.

Information Booster:

• Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, which flourished from the 14th to 17th centuries.
• The temple is renowned for:
• Intricate wall carvings
• Narrative friezes of the Ramayana
• Elegant Dravidian architecture

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Early 11th century – Period of the Chola and Western Chalukya dynasties, before the Vijayanagara Empire.
• (c) Early 13th century – Prior to the establishment of Vijayanagara in 1336 CE.
• (d) Early 19th century – Colonial period; no major Hindu temple constructions from Vijayanagara architecture then.