1565 · Vijayanagara Empire vs Deccan Sultanates
1565 battle between Vijayanagara Empire and Deccan sultanates ended Hindu hegemony in South India.
The Deccan sultanates (Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda) allied against Vijayanagara in 1565. The alliance decisively defeated Vijayanagara forces at Talikota. The victory destroyed Vijayanagara military dominance.
Talikota ended Vijayanagara as a major power. The victory enabled Islamic sultanate dominance in South India.
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