Discuss with examples the key features of Vijayanagara architecture. How did Indo-Islamic elements manifest in their structures?

Vijayanagara architecture is beyond to an epitome of art & culture by various foreign travellers like Nuniz, etc. [Diagram showing: Chola 14th Vijayanagara (15th c. Nayalas Empire Nayalas Kingdom)]. Key features of Vijayanagara: 1) Vijayanagara council forward the Dravidian style of architecture, inherited from Vargas when joining it's own sub style.

a) Apparam of mythological symbol – wall lion on pillars called 'yuyali' 2) Kalyana mandapam – presume of separate pillared hall for feminine & enneage provision of deity 4) Musical pillars – the stone built pillar which produce musical notes on hitting 5) Inculcation of stories of Ramayana & Mahabharata as placed on temple walls 6) Enlightened order of gopuran – the Myth shared mercury vesing pinnacle in Nayalas style 7) Moral painting – [illegible] legality painting with vibrant use of color except red, blue & green. 8) Stone chariot – which gives the illustration of movement.

Manifestation of Indo Islamic element: 1) Dome structure – when integrated into varou monuments 2) Minarets – [illegible] Haramala mohral – represent indo Islamic style of huge building with spacian room for royalty 3) Arche – integrated into varou monument like heavey for elephant lion, etc. 4) Use of sandstone as material in place of granite stone.

— Sachin