Concept:The royal center of the Vijayanagara Empire was a distinct zone within the city,
characterized by a concentration of temples and palace complexes.
Explanation:The royal center was located in the south-western part of the settlement.
This makes statement 1 correct.
The royal center included more than 60 temples.
This makes statement 2 correct.
Rulers gave great importance to the preservation of temples and cults.
They used their relationship with temple deities to establish and legitimize their authority.
About 30 building complexes at the site have been identified as palaces.
This makes statement 3 correct.
These palace complexes are relatively large structures with no religious function.
Unlike temples, which were built entirely of masonry,
the superstructure of secular buildings like palaces was made of perishable materials.
The "King's Palace" is the largest enclosure,
but no definite evidence confirms it was a royal residence.
The Lotus Palace, named by British travelers in the nineteenth century, is a notable building in the royal center.
The Hazara Ram Temple is another magnificent structure,
probably used only by the king and his family.
All three statements are factually accurate regarding the royal center.
Answer:C. 1, 2 and 3