How did the name Hampi (another name for Vijayanagara) come into use? When and who discovered its ruins?
Hampi was another name for Vijayanagara. This name was derived from the local mother goddess named Pampadevi. The ruins of Hampi were discovered in 1800 C.E. by Colonel Colin Mackenzie, an engineer, and antiquarian. In fact, Colin Mackenzie was an employee of the English East India Company.
