A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c4.16

c4.16

Journey to Vijayanagar (236)—Recalem (237)—Darcha (240)—Its temple (240)—Dancing-girls (241)—Entrance to Vijayanagar (242)—Fortresses and gates (242)—Hill-ranges (242)—City walls (244)—Water channels (244)—Tank-digging (245)—Brahmans (245)—Krishna Deva’s “New City” (246)—The King (246)—His character (247)—His wives (247)—His household (248)—His personal habits (249)—His reception of nobles (250)—Christovão de Figueiredo’s mission (251)—Its reception by Krishna Deva (251)—The city (253)—Streets (253)—Temples (253)—Fortifications (253)—Bazaars (253)—The Palace (254)—Where De Figueiredo lodged (256)—Size of the city (256)—And description of it (256)—Immense population (257)—Things sold in the bazaar (257)—The river (259)—Ânegundi (259)—Basket-boats (259)—Temple of Vitthalasvâmi (259)—And the Hampe Temple (260)—Car processions (262)—The great Mahânavamî Festival in September (263)—Arena (263)—Temporary structures and decorations (264)—The “House of Victory” (265)—The king’s reception there (266)—Arrangement of the king’s pavilion (266)—Ceremonies (266)—Sacrifices (266)—Dancing-women (267)—The games (268)—Wrestling (268)—The minister, Sâluva Timma (268)—The king’s retinue (268)—The great lords (269)—The King of Seringapatam (269)—Fireworks (271)—Cars (271)—The state horses (272)—Grandeur of their clothing and ornaments (272)—Procession of the ladies and their attendants (273)—Its magnificence and their display of jewellery (273)—Nine days’ feasts (274)—Review of troops (275)—The elephants and cavalry, and their appearance (275)—Armour and decorations (276)—Infantry (277)—Weapons and ornaments (277)—Cannon (277)—The king’s state procession (278)—Enormous numbers of troops (279)—His military system (280)—Vassal-kings (281)—The October New Year’s feast (281)—The treasuries (282)—Krishna Deva returns to the “New City” (283)—He receives the Portuguese (284)—Permits them to see his palace (284)—Description of the palace (285)—Decorated chambers and pavilions (285)—Jewelled bedstead (285)—Ivory room (285)—Courtyard (286)—Throne and canopy (286)—Golden utensils (287)—Sculptured hall for the dancing (288).