How did Colin Mackenzie start his research on Hampi?

He relied on the memories of the priests of the Virupaksha temple and local oral traditions to identify the ruins as the legendary capital of Vijayanagara.

Medieval Architecture and Rediscovery

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The ruins of the Vijayanagara at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by:

Colonel Colin Mackenzie brought the ruins of Vijayanagara at Hampi to light in 1800. He was the first to prepare a survey map of the site based on architectural remains and local memory.

Exam Year

2014

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ART_MIS_1800_102 Ref: Themes in Indian History - Part II