Hampi, in Karnataka is the site of the ruins of the famous fifteen century Vijayanagar kingdom. The book pays homage ot the architectural splendour of Hampi as preserved in the monuments that consist mainly of religious, courtly and military buildings. It also highlights the ruins at Hampi which merges different art traditions of the Deccan and south India that led to the evolution of the typically Vijayanagaran style of architecture, sculpture and paintings. Author describes the details of each functional zone of the site complemented by photos, maps and drawings depicting the most famous Hindu city of medieval India.