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To the north east of the recently discovered
underground temple in Hampi,
are the remains of several palaces better known as the Noblemen's Palaces.
The size and design of these buildings indicate that the aristocracy and
high level army and administrative officers probably occupied them.
One of these palaces, recently excavated lies adjacent to the road and is
a four storeyed building. The topmost floor looks as if it must have
housed a rectangular chamber with a narrow verandah running around it.
The palace itself is surrounded by a row of rooms, separated from the
main building by a paved corridor.
The entire is now called the noblemen's quarters. Even in its ruined
state, it stands elegant and noble.