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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct about Rama Raya?

a- In 1565 Rama Raya, the chief minister of Vijayanagara, led the army into battle at Rakshasi-Tangadi.

b- The Vijayanagara empire emerged victorious in the battle. 

Options:

Only statement a is correct.

Only statement b is correct.

Both statements are correct.

None of the statements is correct.

Correct Answer:

Only statement a is correct.

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. 

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