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The famous battle fought at Talikota in 1565 CE primarily involved the forces of the Vijayanagara Empire against an alliance of how many Deccan Sultanates?
A. Two Sultanates
B. Three Sultanates
C. Four Sultanates✓ Correct Answer
D. Five Sultanates
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Battle of Talikota, fought in 1565 CE, saw the decisive defeat of the Vijayanagara Empire by a coalition of four prominent Deccan Sultanates, namely Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmednagar, and Bidar, while Berar did not participate in this alliance. This battle effectively shattered the imperial hegemony of Vijayanagara in southern India and initiated the decline of its capital city. Military historians view this engagement as a watershed moment in medieval peninsular history.
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