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Q: Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijaynagar Empire?
  • A. Battle of Takkolam
  • B. Battle of Talikota
  • C. Battle of Kanwah
  • D. Battle of Panipat
Correct Answer: Option B - The Battle of Talikota was fought on 23 January 1565 AD. It was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara empire & an alliance of the Deccan Sultanates. The Deccan Sultnates had better artillery, better cavalry, & the betrayal by Gilani Brothers (key commanders of Vijayanagara kingdom) led to the downfall of Vijayanagar empire.
B. The Battle of Talikota was fought on 23 January 1565 AD. It was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara empire & an alliance of the Deccan Sultanates. The Deccan Sultnates had better artillery, better cavalry, & the betrayal by Gilani Brothers (key commanders of Vijayanagara kingdom) led to the downfall of Vijayanagar empire.

Explanations:

The Battle of Talikota was fought on 23 January 1565 AD. It was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara empire & an alliance of the Deccan Sultanates. The Deccan Sultnates had better artillery, better cavalry, & the betrayal by Gilani Brothers (key commanders of Vijayanagara kingdom) led to the downfall of Vijayanagar empire.