Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Who led the army of Vijayanagara in the battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi?

Options:

Rama Raya

Harihara

Bukka

Krishnadeva Raya

Correct Answer:

Rama Raya

Explanation:

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. Now the focus of the empire shifted to the east where the Aravidu dynasty ruled from Penukonda and later from Chandragiri (near Tirupati).