General information of Hampi Circle
Hampi, a World Heritage Site is bestowed with the choicest landscape by the nature, which is more highlight ended by the architectural manifestations of mankind from time immemorial, amply demonstrating that the rugged enchanting nature could be well harnessed for the betterment of mankind. Hampi is traditionally identified with Kishkinda of Ramayana and it is also known as Pampakshetra due to its association with Siva-Girija.
The findings of Palaeoliths at Malapanagudi and Neolithic artefacts at Masalaiahna- gudda have dated the human settlement in the valley to the pre-historic and Neo-Chalcolithic times. The paintings found on the boulders of Masalaiahanagudda are the early works of art here. Recently as many as 10 rock shelters at ChikkarampurAnegundi area have yielded rock art paintings and also has been identified as a major chalcolithic site.
History
The region being the part of Mauryan Empire is very well evidenced by the presence of Asokan rock edicts at Nittur and Udeogolam not far from the site. Early historic affinity of the place is evidenced by the finding of inscribed Buddhist panels of the class of Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda from the excavations near king’s audience hall citadel here. The place was ruled by the Chalukyas of Badami (5th-6th century AD), the Rashtrakutas (7th-8th century AD), the Chalukyas of Kalyana 13th Century AD), Hoysalas (12th-13th century AD), Yadavas of Devagiri (13th Century AD) and other rulers is evident from the epigraphs and architectural edifices. Sometimes, the place was ruled by the feudatories of these dynasties like the chiefs of Kampli and Kurgod.
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Officers
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Superintending Archaeologist
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DR . NIHILDAS . N
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Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer
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Shri . Bharanidharan
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Assistant Superintending Archaeological Engineer
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Shri . Vinoj Kumar M.T
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Assistant Superintending Archaeological Engineer
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Shri . Arun Prasad
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