The famous battle fought in 1565 CE that effectively crippled the Vijayanagara Empire and led to the destruction of its capital city was the:

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Battle of Talikota in 1565 CE pitted the united forces of the Deccan Sultanates against the Vijayanagara Empire, resulting in a crushing defeat for Rama Raya and the subsequent sacking and abandonment of the magnificent capital city of Hampi. The Battle of Raichur was fought earlier by Krishnadevaraya against the Sultan of Bijapur to capture the fertile doab region. The Battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga in 1527. The Battle of Dharmat was a war of succession among the sons of Shah Jahan.