Q. Consider the following statements: - The Battle of Talikota was fought in 1565.
- 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.
- The Battle of Talikota was indeed fought in 1565.
- It was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and a coalition of four Deccan sultanates: Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Bidar, and Golconda.
This battle ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara and marked a significant shift in South Indian history.