Describe the features of water resources of Vijayanagar empire.

Question 5:Describe the features of water resources of Vijayanagar empire.

The correct answer is -i. The natural basin of Vijayanagar was formed by the river Tungabhadra.
ii. A number of streams flow down to the river from these rocky outcrops
iii. Embankments were built along the streams to create reservoirs
iv. Elaborate arrangements were made to store rainwater
v. The most important tank was Kamalapuram tank.
vi. One of the most prominent waterworks was the Hiriya canal.
vii. The canal drew water from a dam across the Tungabhadra
viii. Water resources irrigated the cultivated valley that separated the “Sacred
Centre” from the “Urban Core”.
ix. Any other relevant point