Hampi, Memory of a City

This book talks about Hampi beyond just its famous monuments. It brings together the history of the Vijayanagara Empire, the stories behind its architecture, and many places in and around Hampi that are often missed.
 
It is written in simple language to help you understand what you are looking at as you explore the ruins. While Reminiscing Hampi focuses on digitally reviving broken monuments through research-based illustrations, this book fills in the rest of the story with the history, architecture, and context behind each place. Together, the two books give a more complete experience of Hampi.
 
Whether you are visiting Hampi for the first time or returning once again, this book is a must to carry.