Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) regarding the architectural landscape of the Vijayanagara capital:
Assertion (A): The secular buildings in the 'Royal Centre' of Vijayanagara, such as the Lotus Mahal and the Elephant Stables, display prominent Islamic architectural features like arches and domes.
Reason (R): The Vijayanagara kings employed Muslim artisans and architects from the neighboring Deccan Sultanates to build their secular structures.
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Both statements are correct. While temples strictly followed Dravidian styles, the secular royal buildings heavily incorporated Indo-Islamic features (arches, domes, vaults). This cultural syncretism resulted from constant interaction with the Deccan Sultanates and the employment of skilled Muslim craftsmen in the capital.

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