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The 'Battle of Talikota' in 1565 led to the rapid decline and destruction of which major empire?

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

Answer options

  1. Bahmani Sultanate
  2. Vijayanagara Empire
  3. Maratha Empire
  4. Bijapur Sultanate

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vijayanagara Empire

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Vijayanagara Empire šŸ“š Explanation: In this decisive battle, a combined confederacy of the Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Golconda, and Bidar) defeated the Vijayanagara army under Aliya Rama Raya. The capital city of Hampi was subsequently sacked and destroyed, ending the golden age of the empire. This shift in power allowed the Sultanates to dominate South India until the arrival of the Mughals.