Battle of Talikota
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Date
January 23, 1565
Type
State
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Talikota,
Karnataka,
India
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Political & Governance
Military & Conflict
Event Details
On January 23, 1565, the Battle of Talikota took place between the Vijayanagara Empire and an alliance of the Deccan Sultanates.
Outcome: The Vijayanagara forces were defeated, and their capital, Hampi, was captured, looted, and destroyed.
Legacy: The battle marked the collapse of the last great Hindu empire in South India and shifted the political balance of the Deccan.