Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Who among the following were not the part of battle at Rakshasi-Tangadi, also known as Talikota?

Options:

Bijapur

Golconda.

Kannuaj

Ahmadnagar

Correct Answer:

Kannuaj

Explanation:

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.