Question

Which one of the following was the main factor that led to the decline of the Vijayanagara empire?

• A. Internal conflicts and alliance with the Sultanates against Vijayanagara.
• B. Defeat of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda in Talikota.
• C. Heavy decline in trade and economy of the Vijayanagara empire.
• D. Invasion of Portuguese and French on Vijayanagara.

Hint:

Focus on military alliances and their consequences when studying empire declines.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Vijayanagara empire's collapse was primarily attributed to the 1565 Battle of Talikota. In this battle, an allied front of Deccan Sultanates, comprising Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda, vanquished the Vijayanagara army. This confederacy, alongside internal discord within the empire, ultimately precipitated its demise.