It is situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra and is surrounded by rocky mountains. Earlier, Anegundi , the near by ancient city , was the capital. Later the capital was shifted to Hampi from Anegundi . According to mythology this area was Pampa Sarovar and the capital of vali mentioned in the Ramayan. It was called Pampa Kshetra. An 11th century inscription and a 7th century Chalukya inscription call it Pampa Kshetra. According to another inscription it was Pampapathi Mahakula. Literary sources and some other inscriptions give it various names Virupaxapura, Hosapattana , Hosa Hampi Pattana, Hastinavathi, etc etc…..
The founders of Vijayanagar kingdom were selfless and broad minded, Their aim was to protect culture, increase knowledge and encourage literature. Their loyal seal bore the picture of Varaha since it is believed that God Vishnu incarnated as Varaha to destroy Hiranya who had confiscated the earth
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