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HAL to fund conservation at Taj Mahal, Hampi and Bekal Fort
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Which empire's capital lies in Hampi's ruins? The Vijayanagara facts GS-I heritage questions test
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will contribute to conservation work at the Taj Mahal, Hampi and Bekal Fort. The ruins of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, are the remains of the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will contribute to conservation work at the Taj Mahal, Hampi and Bekal Fort.
The ruins of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, are the remains of the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
ಮೂಲಗಳು: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- HAL will contribute to conservation work at the Taj Mahal (Agra), Hampi (Karnataka) and Bekal Fort (Kerala).
- Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1986) and the ruined capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
- The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka; Hampi lies on the Tungabhadra river.
- The Taj Mahal at Agra was built by Shah Jahan and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983).
- Bekal Fort in Kasaragod is among the largest forts in Kerala.
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How the exam will ask it
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್
- Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river in Karnataka.
- Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the Taj Mahal; Bekal Fort is not.
- Vijayanagara rulers Harihara and Bukka founded the empire in 1336.
ಮೇನ್ಸ್
GS-I (Art and Culture): heritage conservation needs funding beyond the ASI budget. Corporate and PSU contributions, such as HAL's, work through CSR and the 'Adopt a Heritage' approach, widening resources for protecting monuments. Way forward: transparent partnerships, scientific conservation standards and community involvement, with ASI retaining control of conservation decisions.
Quick recall
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ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಯುನೆಸ್ಕೋ ವಿಶ್ವ ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ತಾಣವಾದ ಹಂಪಿಯ ಅವಶೇಷಗಳು ಯಾವ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯದ ರಾಜಧಾನಿಯ ಅವಶೇಷಗಳಾಗಿವೆ?
- ವಿಜಯನಗರ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ
- ಹೊಯ್ಸಳ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ
- ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕೂಟ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ
- ಬಹಮನಿ ಸುಲ್ತಾನರು
ಉತ್ತರ ನೋಡಿ
ಉತ್ತರ: A — ವಿಜಯನಗರ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಉತ್ತರ. ಹಂಪಿ ವಿಜಯನಗರ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯದ ರಾಜಧಾನಿಯಾಗಿತ್ತು; ಇದನ್ನು 1336ರಲ್ಲಿ ಹರಿಹರ ಮತ್ತು ಬುಕ್ಕರು ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿದರು.
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