Explanation:

Vijayanagara School ;

• The rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire (1335-1565 AD) were great patrons of art and architecture with capital at Hampi (Karnataka).
• They combined the features of Chola, Hoysalas, Pandyas, Chalukyas architectural styles.
• Under them, the architectural style began getting in fl uenced by the IndoIslamic style of Bijapur, which in turn was re fl ected in the temples built during this period.  The walls of the temples were highly decorated with carvings and geometrical patterns.
• Goupurams, which were previously present on the front side, were now built on all the sides.
• Monolithic rock pillars.  Generally, temple pillars had a mythical creature Yali engraved in them.