Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The Battle of Talikota was fought in 1565.
  2. It was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and an alliance of the Deccan sultanates—Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Bidar, and Golconda.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The correct answer is option 1.
  1. The Battle of Talikota was indeed fought in 1565.
  2. It was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and a coalition of four Deccan sultanates: Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Bidar, and Golconda.
  3. This battle ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara and marked a significant shift in South Indian history.