Q. Hampi, the ancient capital of Vijayanagara is located in _____: Answer:
Karnataka
Notes: Hampi, Karnataka, was the Vijayanagara Empire's capital. Key sites include the 7th-century Virupaksha Temple, the stone chariot at Vittala Temple, Mahanavami Dibba, and the Queen's Bath. It featured an advanced irrigation system, including the Hiriya canal, and was a major trading center with a bustling market, Hampi Bazaar.