Social and Political Life in the Vijayanagara Empire (A.D. 1346 – A.D. 1646) v2.c21.s1.t2.5

v2.c21.s1.t2.5

The following means of livelihood were also laid down for adoption by the *Rathakāras*: (1) architecture, (2) building coaches and chariots, (3) erecting *gōpuras* of temples with images on them; (4) preparation of instruments required by the Brāhmaṇas in their sacrificial ceremonies such as ladle (srik) etc., (5) building maṇḍapas, (6) not clear, and (7) making jewels for kings such as diadems, bracelets, etc.