International Research Journal of Education and Technology

              The empire's legacy includes monuments spread over South India, the best known of which is the group at Hampi. Different temple building traditions in South and Central India were merged into the Vijayanagara architecture style. This synthesis inspired architectural innovations in the construction of Hindu temples. Efficient administration and vigorous overseas trade brought new technologies to the region such as water management systems for irrigation. The empire's patronage enabled fine arts and literature to reach new heights in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Sanskrit with topics such as astronomy, mathematics, medicine, fiction, musicology, historiography and theater gaining popularity. The classical music of Southern India, Carnatic music, evolved into its current form. The Vijayanagara Empire created an epoch in the history of Southern India that transcended regionalism by promoting Hinduism as a unifying factor. Rayadurgam or Rayadurg Fort or the “King’s Hill Fort” is a medieval fortress built in the town of Rayadurgam in Anantapur district of the Indian province of Andhra Pradesh. It is positioned at a distance of about 2 km from Rayadurgam Bus Station and 99 km from Anantapur. Rayadurgam Fort was built by Junga Nayaka, a chieftain of Vijayanagar Kings. The Battle of Talikota was a bitter battle fought between Rama Rayalu the son in law of King Sri Krishna Deva Raya and Deccan Sultanates. Later the Muslim force was driven out by Koneti Nayaka. Rayadurgam Fort is one of Andhra Pradesh’s oldest forts and was built at an altitude of 2727 feet. This fort is accessible through all the means of transportation. The Fort of Rayadurgam is among the principal tourist destinations in the city.