Anegundi, located near Hampi across the Tungabhadra River, has a history that predates the Vijayanagara Empire. It is believed that the founding dynasty of Vijayanagara were based there before they laid the foundations of their new capital at Hampi. It continued to be a royal town much after the fall of the empire and still serves as the residence of the Royal family. A fortified town, it is by far the best preserved suburban center the exists from the Vijayanagara era. The walls that encircled the town are still evident and the town hosts many traditional homes that surround the

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