The Vijayanagara Empire's main rival in the south was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Vijayanagara Empire's main rival in the south was:

A. Bahmani Kingdom

B. Pallava Kingdom

C. Chera Kingdom

D. Chola Empire

Answer: Option A

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The Bahmani Kingdom was the primary rival of Vijayanagara.

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Which famous battle in 1565 completely broke the power of the Vijayanagara Empire, leading to the sacking of the capital city of Hampi?

A. Battle of Diu

B. Battle of Raichur

C. Battle of Talikota

D. Battle of Chandagiri

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Battle of Talikota (also called Rakkasa Tangadi) saw the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates defeat the Vijayanagara army under Aliya Rama Raya, leading to the empire's collapse.

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Who among the following was the dynamic founder of the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmadnagar in the Deccan?

A. Quli Qutb Mulk

B. Malik Ahmad

C. Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk

D. Yusuf Adil Shah

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Malik Ahmad, the governor of Junnar, declared independence from the weakening Bahmani Kingdom in 1490 CE and founded the Nizam Shahi dynasty, establishing Ahmadnagar as his capital.

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