In this episode we will switch gears after the last three back-back episodes from the Architecture and Art Series; and look at some fascinating aspects of Religion, Culture, Realpolitik and Fashion in the Royal Court of Hampi.  I can assure you, it will be an illuminating episode. At the end of it you will most certainly come out with a lot more clarity about what made Vijayanagara tick and how it thrived in the age of Sultans. Images: https://bit.ly/32YqdXG (2013 G8 Summit Group Picture of World Leaders) https://bit.ly/32YqdXG (2017 G20 Summit Group Picture of World Leaders) https://pasteboard.co/JsZXrqc.png (Pallava Headgear resembling Kullayi) https://pasteboard.co/JsZYyPG.png (Rashtrakuta Headgear resembling Kullayi) https://pasteboard.co/JsZZhjX.png (Kullayi and Kabayi from Vijayanagara Era - Lepakshi Painting) https://pasteboard.co/Jt000JU.png (Chola Era Headgear from GangaiKondaCholapuram - 11th century) https://jkmeadows.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/vishnu.jpg?w=649&h=843 (Sleeping Vishnu and Adisesha)