Indian History and World History (Part-16)

The Battle of Talikota was fought between the Deccan Sultanates and Vijayanagar Kingdom.

Sadasiva Raya of Tuluva dynasty was the emperor of Vijayanagar at the time of the Battle of Talikota. The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire.

The Battle of Talikota was fought between the Deccan Sultanates and Vijayanagar Kingdom.

Sadasiva Raya of Tuluva dynasty was the emperor of Vijayanagar at the time of the Battle of Talikota. The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire.

The ancient city of Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire.

Hampi is an ancient village in Karnataka. Hampi’s name is derived from that of the local mother goddess, Pampadevi.

The ancient city of Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire.

Hampi is an ancient village in Karnataka. Hampi’s name is derived from that of the local mother goddess, Pampadevi.

The ancient city of Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire.

Hampi is an ancient village in Karnataka. Hampi’s name is derived from that of the local mother goddess, Pampadevi.

• The Bahmani Kingdom (also spelled Bahamani or Bahmani Sultanate) was the first independent Muslim kingdom in South India.

• Founded by Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah in 1347.

• Capital cities:

  • First Gulbarga (now in Karnataka)

  • Later shifted to Bidar.

The Ahmadnagar Sultanate was established by Malik Ahmed Shah Bahri after defeating the Bahmani Army led by Jahangir Khan on May 28, 1490.

Over the years, it has become a signature monument, and an iconic symbol of the city’s heritage.

Over the years, it has become a signature monument, and an iconic symbol of the city’s heritage.

Built in the 17th century, it houses the tomb of the city's legendary ruler, Adil Shah. It is especially renowned for the architectural finesse of its Indo-Islamic style.