The Elephant Stable in Hampi is an impressive structure that was used to provide shelter for the royal elephants of the Vijayanagara Empire. The elephant stable is located in the area that lies just outside the Zenana Enclosure and is one of the very few structures that did not suffer extensive damage during the Mughal attack on Hampi that led to the downfall of the Vijayanagara Empire in 1565 A.D. The uniqueness about the elephant stable is that it has a distinct central dome with the central dome being the largest and most decorated among the 11 domes of the building. The design of the central dome represents the architectural style found in the temples of Hampi. The other 10 domes represent the Islamic style of architecture and thus the domes were designed in a variety of shapes, such as octagonal, circular, ribbed, drum-shaped and fluted. Each of the domes was decorated with ornate plaster on the interior as well as the exterior. The ancient stable is a major attraction among tourists even today and also is one of the few attractions that charge an entrance fee.