At which one of the following places is the Vitthala temple located?
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A. Elephanta
B. Chidambaram
C. Hampi
D. Nagarjunakonda
Answer: Hampi
Option c is the correct answer.
The Vitthala temple is located at Hampi, on the bank of Tungabhadra River. It was built in the 15th century during the reign of King Devaraya II (1422 - 1446 A.D.), one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire. Krishnadevaraya (1509 1529 A.D.), the ruler of the Vijayanagara dynasty expanded and enhanced the beauty of the temple.
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Other sites at Hampi:
Virupaksha Temple
Hampi Bazaar
Elephant Stables
Queen's Bath
Lotus Mahal
Hazara Rama Temple
Hemakuta Hill Temples
Matanga Hill