Which was the capital of southern state Vijayanagar?

The correct option is Hampi.

Key Points

• Vijayanagara or “city of victory” was the name of both a city and an empire.
• Harihar and Bukka were two brothers who laid the foundation of the Vijaynagar empire in 1336 AD.
• Hampi became the capital of the Vijaynagar Empire which was derived from the name of the mother Goddess Pampadevi.
• Pampa was the old name of the Tungabhadra river.

Additional Information

• Peungonda became the capital of Vijaynagar after the Battle of Talikot in 1565.
  • ​The Battle of Talikot was fought between The Vijayanagar empire and the alliance of Deccan Sultanat.
• Tirumala Devi was the wife of Krishnadev Raya, the famous ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire.
• The temple of Virupaksha is in Vijayanagar and it was built by Lakkan Dandesha, who was the chieftain under the Deva Raya II.