History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2023 History
In which year was the Battle of Talikota fought?
A1555
B1567
C1565 ✓ Correct
D1575
Correct answer: (C) 1565 — The answer is 1565, when the Battle of Talikota was fought.
Explanation
★The answer is 1565, when the Battle of Talikota was fought.
★It is also called the Battle of Rakshasa Tangadi or Bannihatti.
★The anti-Vijayanagara confederacy included Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golconda and Bidar.
★Berar did not join the alliance.
★Sadasiva Raya was the nominal Vijayanagara ruler, while his minister Rama Raya was killed in the battle.
★The Vijayanagara army was decisively defeated.
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