Historical Events tagged with "talikota"
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Military & Warfare
Deccan Sultanates Overwhelm Vijayanagara Forces
January 23rd, 1565 460 years ago
The Battle of Talikota marked a critical confrontation in which the Deccan Sultanates, comprising multiple Muslim kingdoms, decisively defeated Rama Raya and his forces from the Vijayanagara Empire. Taking place in southern India, this conflict involved a fierce battle that resulted in massive casualties, with estimates exceeding 100,000. The victory led to the destruction of Vijayanagara, an empire renowned for its wealth and cultural heritage.
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