The famous battle of Talikota (1565), which led to the decisive downfall of the Vijayanagara Empire, was fought against the joint forces of which confederacy?
Explanation:
The Battle of Talikota (also known as Rakshasi-Tangadi) was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire (under Rama Raya) and the combined alliance of the Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda, and Bidar).
Explanation:
The Ahom kingdom fought a series of wars with the Mughals, especially during Aurangzeb's reign, culminating in the Battle of Saraighat (1671).
The distinctive architectural masterpiece 'Brihadisvara Temple' at Thanjavur stands out for its massive stone monolithic cap (Kumbam) that weighs approximately how many tons?
Explanation:
The Brihadisvara Temple features a massive monolithic granite dome cap that weighs around 80 tons, a remarkable engineering feat that was hauled up an inclined ramp to the top of the vimana.
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