Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements with regard to the Vijayanagara empire
1. Battle of Talikota was fought between Rama raya and Deccan sultans.
2. This led to the decline of the empire.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Battle of Talikota (1565 CE):
Rama raya was defeated by the Deccan sultans.
The successors of Krishnadevaraya were weak
The combined forces of Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golconda and Bidar declared war on Vijayanagar during the rule of Aliya Rama Raya
Aliya Rama Raya was defeated. He and his people were killed mercilessly.
This led to the decline of the Vijayanagara empire.