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Battle of Talikota

1565 · 16th century · Also known as Battle of Rakkasa-Tangadi

The Battle of Talikota was fought in January 1565 in the northern Deccan between the Vijayanagara Empire and an alliance of the Deccan sultanates of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda and Bidar. Vijayanagara's regent, Aliya Rama Raya, was captured and killed, his army collapsed, and the victors sacked the capital, Vijayanagara. The defeat ended the empire's dominance of southern India.

Mentioned in 3 profiles

Vijayanagara EmpireMilitary, DeclineKingdom of Mysore (1399-1799)FoundationBijapur SultanateMilitary

Mentioned in 4 state histories

Vijayanagara EmpireAhmadnagar SultanateBijapur SultanateKeladi Nayaka kingdom

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Talikota. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-talikota
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