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The historical battle fought in 1565 CE, often called the Battle of Rakshasa-Tangadi or Talikota, was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and an alliance of:
A. The Mughal Empire and Gujarat Sultanate
B. Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmednagar, Bidar)✓ Correct Answer
C. Malwa and Mewar confederacy
D. Portuguese forces and Zamorin of Calicut
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Battle of Talikota in 1565 was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the combined coalition of Deccan Sultanates comprising Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmednagar, and Bidar. This decisive defeat shattered the imperial authority of Vijayanagara in southern India.
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