The battle of Talikota, which led to the destruction of the Vijayanagara Empire by the combined

Q. The battle of Talikota, which led to the destruction of the Vijayanagara Empire by the combined armies of Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Golkonda and Bidar, was fought in

(a) AD 1555

(b) AD 1560

(c) AD 1565

(d) AD 1570

Ans: (C) AD 1565

Explanation:  The Battle of Talikota, which led to the destruction of the Vijayanagara Empire by the combined armies of Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Golkonda, and Bidar, was fought in (c) AD 1565.

The Battle of Talikota was a significant event in the history of the Vijayanagara Empire. It took place in 1565 near the town of Talikota in present-day Karnataka, India. The armies of the Deccan Sultanates, consisting of Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Golkonda, and Bidar, joined forces to confront the Vijayanagara forces. The Vijayanagara Empire suffered a decisive defeat in this battle, leading to the destruction of the city of Vijayanagara and the decline of the empire. The battle marked a turning point in the history of South India and had far-reaching consequences for the political landscape of the region.