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Krishnadeva Raya's rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation. This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512), the rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520).

Although the Vijayanagara kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparallaled peace and prosperity Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many of the important South Indian temples. He also founded a suburban township called Nagalapuram.

The combined armies of which kingdom defeated the Vijayanagara Empire at Talikota in 1565.

A. Gajapati
B. Golconda
C. Bahmani
D. Ahmadnagar
E. Bijapur

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B, D, E only

The correct answer is Option (2) → B, D, E only

The Battle of Talikota in 1565 was a significant event in the history of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Vijayanagara forces faced a coalition of Deccan Sultanates, and the kingdoms involved in the alliance were primarily:

Bahmani Sultanate (later split into various Deccan Sultanates): This includes the Sultanates of Bijapur, Golconda, and Ahmadnagar.

B. Golconda: The Qutb Shahi Sultanate of Golconda was part of the alliance against Vijayanagara.

D. Ahmadnagar: The Nizam Shahi Sultanate of Ahmadnagar was also involved in the coalition.

E. Bijapur: The Adil Shahi Sultanate of Bijapur played a role in the defeat of Vijayanagara.

So, the correct option is [2].