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The Battle of Talikota (1565) resulted in the downfall of which great empire?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bahmani Kingdom
  2. Maratha Empire
  3. Vijayanagara Empire
  4. Rashtrakuta Empire

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vijayanagara Empire

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Vijayanagara Empire šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Talikota, also known as the Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi, was fought in 1565 CE. A grand alliance of the Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Bidar, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda) utterly destroyed the army of the Vijayanagara Empire. The subsequent looting and destruction of the capital city, Hampi, marked the end of Vijayanagara's regional dominance.