In 1565, who led the Vijayanagara army into battle at 'Rakshasi-Tangadi'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Rama Raya
In 1565 Rama Raya, the chief minister of Vijayanagara, led the army into battle at Rakshasi-Tangadi (also known as Talikota), where his forces were routed by the combined armies of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar and Golconda. The victorious armies sacked the city of Vijayanagara. The city was totally abandoned within a few years