Episode 32
Vijayanagara: Sultan among Hindu Kings: p1
In this episode we will switch gears after the last three back-back episodes from the Architecture and Art Series; and look at some fascinating aspects of Religion, Culture, Realpolitik and Fashion in the Royal Court of Hampi.
I can assure you, it will be an illuminating episode. At the end of it you will most certainly come out with a lot more clarity about what made Vijayanagara tick and how it thrived in the age of Sultans.
Images:
- 2013 G8 Summit Group Picture of World Leaders
- 2017 G20 Summit Group Picture of World Leaders
- Pallava Headgear resembling Kullayi
- Rashtrakuta Headgear resembling Kullayi
- Kullayi and Kabayi from Vijayanagara Era - Lepakshi Painting
- Chola Era Headgear from GangaiKondaCholapuram - 11th century
- Sleeping Vishnu and Adisesha