7 Questions
What is the most striking feature about the location of Vijayanagara?
The natural basin formed by the river Tungabhadra
What purpose did the embankments along the streams serve?
To create reservoirs of varying sizes
Which important tank was built in the early years of the fifteenth century?
Kamalapuram tank
What was the purpose of the Hiriya canal?
To draw water from a dam across the Tungabhadra
Who apparently built the Hiriya canal?
Kings of the Sangama dynasty
What did water from Kamalapuram tank irrigate?
Fields nearby and 'royal centre'
Why were elaborate arrangements made to store rainwater in Vijayanagara?
Because it is one of the most arid zones of the peninsula
Study Notes
- Vijayanagara is located in a natural basin formed by the river Tungabhadra.
- The surrounding landscape features granite hills and streams that flow down to the river.
- Embankments were built along these streams to create reservoirs for storing rainwater.
- Kamalapuram tank, built in the early 15th century, was the most important reservoir and irrigated nearby fields.
- Hiriya canal, built by Sangama dynasty kings, drew water from a dam across the Tungabhadra and irrigated the cultivated valley.
Test your knowledge about the water management system in Vijayanagara, including the reservoirs, embankments, and canals that were vital for irrigation and water storage.
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