Q. Which empire was situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River?
Answer: Vijayanagar Empire
Notes: Vijayanagar Empire was founded by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I in 1336 CE. Its capital, Hampi, is located on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River in present-day Karnataka. The Tungabhadra served as a natural northern boundary for the empire. The empire thrived until the Battle of Talikota in 1565. Hampi is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.